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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,375 and 35,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,375 and 35,365 is: 76,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375 : 35,365 = 35,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375/35,365 = 35,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375x = 35,365 × 35,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375x = 1,250,683,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,683,225/16,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,377.60

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