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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,248 and 38,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,248 and 38,316 is: 90,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248 : 38,316 = 38,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248/38,316 = 38,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248x = 38,316 × 38,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248x = 1,468,115,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,115,856/16,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,356.71

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