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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,476 and 36,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,476 and 36,228 is: 79,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476 : 36,228 = 36,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476/36,228 = 36,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476x = 36,228 × 36,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476x = 1,312,467,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,467,984/16,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,659.38

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