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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,030 and 36,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,030 and 36,899 is: 84,936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030 : 36,899 = 36,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030/36,899 = 36,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030x = 36,899 × 36,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030x = 1,361,536,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,536,201/16,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,936.76

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