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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,498 and 36,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,498 and 36,278 is: 79,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498 : 36,278 = 36,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498/36,278 = 36,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498x = 36,278 × 36,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498x = 1,316,093,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,093,284/16,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,772.90

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