Finding the Third Proportional to 16,880 and 16,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,880 and 16,880 is: 16,880
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,880 : 16,880 = 16,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,880/16,880 = 16,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,880x = 16,880 × 16,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,880x = 284,934,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,934,400/16,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,880
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