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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,658 and 38,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,658 and 38,571 is: 89,309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658 : 38,571 = 38,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658/38,571 = 38,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658x = 38,571 × 38,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658x = 1,487,722,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,722,041/16,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,309.76

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