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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,368 and 35,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,368 and 35,322 is: 76,224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368 : 35,322 = 35,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368/35,322 = 35,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368x = 35,322 × 35,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368x = 1,247,643,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,643,684/16,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,224.57

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