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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,586 and 36,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,586 and 36,255 is: 79,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586 : 36,255 = 36,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586/36,255 = 36,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586x = 36,255 × 36,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586x = 1,314,425,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,425,025/16,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,249.07

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