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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,938 and 22,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,938 and 22,752 is: 30,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938 : 22,752 = 22,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938/22,752 = 22,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938x = 22,752 × 22,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938x = 517,653,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,653,504/16,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,561.67

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