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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,491.94 and 36,008.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,491.94 and 36,008.09 is: 78,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.94 : 36,008.09 = 36,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.94/36,008.09 = 36,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.94x = 36,008.09 × 36,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.94x = 1,296,582,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,582,252.88/16,491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,619.16

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