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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,794 and 36,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,794 and 36,180 is: 77,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794 : 36,180 = 36,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794/36,180 = 36,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794x = 36,180 × 36,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794x = 1,308,992,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,992,400/16,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,944.05

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