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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,050 and 35,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,050 and 35,113 is: 76,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050 : 35,113 = 35,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050/35,113 = 35,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050x = 35,113 × 35,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050x = 1,232,922,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,922,769/16,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,817.62

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