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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,775 and 35,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,775 and 35,548 is: 75,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775 : 35,548 = 35,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775/35,548 = 35,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775x = 35,548 × 35,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775x = 1,263,660,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,660,304/16,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,329.97

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