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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,620 and 27,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,620 and 27,699 is: 46,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620 : 27,699 = 27,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620/27,699 = 27,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620x = 27,699 × 27,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620x = 767,234,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,234,601/16,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,163.33

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