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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,590 and 34,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,590 and 34,717 is: 72,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590 : 34,717 = 34,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590/34,717 = 34,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590x = 34,717 × 34,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590x = 1,205,270,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,270,089/16,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,650.40

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