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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,386 and 35,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,386 and 35,332 is: 76,183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,386 : 35,332 = 35,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,386/35,332 = 35,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,386x = 35,332 × 35,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,386x = 1,248,350,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,350,224/16,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,183.95

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