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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,508 and 38,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,508 and 38,957 is: 91,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508 : 38,957 = 38,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508/38,957 = 38,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508x = 38,957 × 38,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508x = 1,517,647,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,647,849/16,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,934.08

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