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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,030.13 and 35,009.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,030.13 and 35,009.44 is: 76,459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.13 : 35,009.44 = 35,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.13/35,009.44 = 35,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.13x = 35,009.44 × 35,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.13x = 1,225,660,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,660,714.07/16,030.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,459.84

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