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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,366.50 and 35,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,366.50 and 35,307 is: 76,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.50 : 35,307 = 35,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.50/35,307 = 35,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.50x = 35,307 × 35,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.50x = 1,246,584,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,584,249/16,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,166.82

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