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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,246 and 35,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,246 and 35,430 is: 77,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246 : 35,430 = 35,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246/35,430 = 35,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246x = 35,430 × 35,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246x = 1,255,284,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,284,900/16,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,267.32

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