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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,888 and 18,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,888 and 18,688 is: 20,679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888 : 18,688 = 18,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888/18,688 = 18,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888x = 18,688 × 18,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888x = 349,241,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,241,344/16,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.85

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