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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,924 and 16,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,924 and 16,752 is: 40,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924 : 16,752 = 16,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924/16,752 = 16,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924x = 16,752 × 16,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924x = 280,629,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,629,504/6,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,529.97

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