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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,954 and 36,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,954 and 36,880 is: 80,224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954 : 36,880 = 36,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954/36,880 = 36,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954x = 36,880 × 36,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954x = 1,360,134,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,134,400/16,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,224.99

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