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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,411 and 30,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,411 and 30,757 is: 57,643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411 : 30,757 = 30,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411/30,757 = 30,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411x = 30,757 × 30,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411x = 945,993,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,993,049/16,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,643.84

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