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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,792 and 36,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,792 and 36,813 is: 80,704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792 : 36,813 = 36,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792/36,813 = 36,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792x = 36,813 × 36,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792x = 1,355,196,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,196,969/16,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,704.92

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