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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,495 and 38,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,495 and 38,899 is: 91,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495 : 38,899 = 38,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495/38,899 = 38,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495x = 38,899 × 38,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495x = 1,513,132,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,132,201/16,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,732.78

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