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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.69 and 36.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.69 and 36.75 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 36.75 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/36.75 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 36.75 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 1,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.56/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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