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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,770 and 26,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,770 and 26,961 is: 43,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770 : 26,961 = 26,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770/26,961 = 26,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770x = 26,961 × 26,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770x = 726,895,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,895,521/16,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,344.99

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