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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,944 and 23,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,944 and 23,157 is: 31,648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944 : 23,157 = 23,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944/23,157 = 23,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944x = 23,157 × 23,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944x = 536,246,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,246,649/16,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,648.17

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