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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,960 and 16,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,960 and 16,800 is: 31,500

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960 : 16,800 = 16,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960/16,800 = 16,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960x = 16,800 × 16,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960x = 282,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,240,000/8,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,500

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