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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,968 and 16,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,968 and 16,676 is: 31,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968 : 16,676 = 16,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968/16,676 = 16,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968x = 16,676 × 16,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968x = 278,088,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,088,976/8,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,009.03

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