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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,414 and 36,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,414 and 36,110 is: 79,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414 : 36,110 = 36,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414/36,110 = 36,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414x = 36,110 × 36,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414x = 1,303,932,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,932,100/16,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,440.24

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