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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,223.63 and 35,285.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,223.63 and 35,285.63 is: 76,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.63 : 35,285.63 = 35,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.63/35,285.63 = 35,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.63x = 35,285.63 × 35,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.63x = 1,245,075,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,075,331.64/16,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,744.58

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