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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,592 and 36,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,592 and 36,070 is: 78,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592 : 36,070 = 36,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592/36,070 = 36,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592x = 36,070 × 36,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592x = 1,301,044,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,044,900/16,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,413.99

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