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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,896 and 16,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,896 and 16,784 is: 31,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896 : 16,784 = 16,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896/16,784 = 16,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896x = 16,784 × 16,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896x = 281,702,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,702,656/8,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,666.22

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