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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,358 and 35,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,358 and 35,306 is: 76,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358 : 35,306 = 35,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358/35,306 = 35,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358x = 35,306 × 35,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358x = 1,246,513,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,513,636/16,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,202.08

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