Finding the Third Proportional to 16,204 and 35,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,204 and 35,336 is: 77,057.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,204 : 35,336 = 35,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,204/35,336 = 35,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,204x = 35,336 × 35,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,204x = 1,248,632,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,248,632,896/16,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,057.08
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