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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,740 and 22,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,740 and 22,954 is: 31,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740 : 22,954 = 22,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740/22,954 = 22,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740x = 22,954 × 22,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740x = 526,886,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,886,116/16,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,474.68

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