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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,853 and 39,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,853 and 39,770 is: 93,849.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853 : 39,770 = 39,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853/39,770 = 39,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853x = 39,770 × 39,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853x = 1,581,652,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,652,900/16,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,849.93

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