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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,960 and 23,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,960 and 23,304 is: 32,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960 : 23,304 = 23,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960/23,304 = 23,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960x = 23,304 × 23,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960x = 543,076,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,076,416/16,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,021.02

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