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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,689 and 36,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,689 and 36,507 is: 79,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689 : 36,507 = 36,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689/36,507 = 36,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689x = 36,507 × 36,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689x = 1,332,761,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,761,049/16,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,858.65

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