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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,248 and 36,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,248 and 36,699 is: 82,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248 : 36,699 = 36,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248/36,699 = 36,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248x = 36,699 × 36,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248x = 1,346,816,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,816,601/16,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,891.22

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