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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,568 and 29,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,568 and 29,520 is: 52,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568 : 29,520 = 29,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568/29,520 = 29,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568x = 29,520 × 29,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568x = 871,430,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,430,400/16,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,597.20

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