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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,252 and 35,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,252 and 35,276 is: 76,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252 : 35,276 = 35,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252/35,276 = 35,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252x = 35,276 × 35,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252x = 1,244,396,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,396,176/16,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,568.80

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