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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,759 and 33,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,759 and 33,095 is: 65,354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759 : 33,095 = 33,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759/33,095 = 33,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759x = 33,095 × 33,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759x = 1,095,279,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,279,025/16,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,354.68

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