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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,326 and 35,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,326 and 35,324 is: 76,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326 : 35,324 = 35,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326/35,324 = 35,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326x = 35,324 × 35,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326x = 1,247,784,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,784,976/16,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,429.31

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