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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,858 and 16,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,858 and 16,858 is: 16,858

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858 : 16,858 = 16,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858/16,858 = 16,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858x = 16,858 × 16,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858x = 284,192,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,192,164/16,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858

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