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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,430 and 36,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,430 and 36,040 is: 79,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430 : 36,040 = 36,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430/36,040 = 36,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430x = 36,040 × 36,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430x = 1,298,881,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,881,600/16,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,055.48

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