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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,474 and 34,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,474 and 34,784 is: 73,444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474 : 34,784 = 34,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474/34,784 = 34,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474x = 34,784 × 34,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474x = 1,209,926,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,926,656/16,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,444.62

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