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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,246 and 33,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,246 and 33,769 is: 70,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246 : 33,769 = 33,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246/33,769 = 33,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246x = 33,769 × 33,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246x = 1,140,345,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,345,361/16,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,192.38

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