Finding the Third Proportional to 16,534 and 36,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,534 and 36,758 is: 81,719.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,534 : 36,758 = 36,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,534/36,758 = 36,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,534x = 36,758 × 36,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,534x = 1,351,150,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,150,564/16,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,719.52
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