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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.03 and 35.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.03 and 35.44 is: 78.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 35.44 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/35.44 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 35.44 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 1,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255.82/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.34

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