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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,935 and 36,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,935 and 36,695 is: 79,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935 : 36,695 = 36,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935/36,695 = 36,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935x = 36,695 × 36,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935x = 1,346,523,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,523,025/16,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,511.25

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