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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,984 and 26,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,984 and 26,956 is: 42,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984 : 26,956 = 26,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984/26,956 = 26,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984x = 26,956 × 26,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984x = 726,625,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,625,936/16,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,782.97

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