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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,650 and 27,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,650 and 27,741 is: 46,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650 : 27,741 = 27,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650/27,741 = 27,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650x = 27,741 × 27,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650x = 769,563,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,563,081/16,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,220.00

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