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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,654 and 38,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,654 and 38,561 is: 89,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654 : 38,561 = 38,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654/38,561 = 38,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654x = 38,561 × 38,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654x = 1,486,950,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,950,721/16,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,284.90

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