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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,920 and 16,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,920 and 16,340 is: 38,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920 : 16,340 = 16,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920/16,340 = 16,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920x = 16,340 × 16,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920x = 266,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,995,600/6,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,583.18

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