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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,638 and 36,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,638 and 36,402 is: 79,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638 : 36,402 = 36,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638/36,402 = 36,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638x = 36,402 × 36,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638x = 1,325,105,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,105,604/16,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,643.32

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