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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,594 and 35,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,594 and 35,828 is: 77,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594 : 35,828 = 35,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594/35,828 = 35,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594x = 35,828 × 35,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594x = 1,283,645,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,645,584/16,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,356.01

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