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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,283 and 35,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,283 and 35,239 is: 76,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283 : 35,239 = 35,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283/35,239 = 35,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283x = 35,239 × 35,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283x = 1,241,787,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,787,121/16,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,262.80

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