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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,702 and 35,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,702 and 35,570 is: 75,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702 : 35,570 = 35,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702/35,570 = 35,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702x = 35,570 × 35,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702x = 1,265,224,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,224,900/16,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,752.90

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