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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,758 and 45,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,758 and 45,591 is: 124,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758 : 45,591 = 45,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758/45,591 = 45,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758x = 45,591 × 45,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758x = 2,078,539,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,539,281/16,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,032.66

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