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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,896 and 18,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,896 and 18,360 is: 19,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896 : 18,360 = 18,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896/18,360 = 18,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896x = 18,360 × 18,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896x = 337,089,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,089,600/16,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.85

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