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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,474 and 36,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,474 and 36,638 is: 81,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474 : 36,638 = 36,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474/36,638 = 36,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474x = 36,638 × 36,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474x = 1,342,343,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,343,044/16,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,482.52

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