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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,814 and 35,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,814 and 35,246 is: 73,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814 : 35,246 = 35,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814/35,246 = 35,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814x = 35,246 × 35,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814x = 1,242,280,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,280,516/16,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,883.70

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