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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,984 and 35,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,984 and 35,160 is: 72,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984 : 35,160 = 35,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984/35,160 = 35,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984x = 35,160 × 35,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984x = 1,236,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,225,600/16,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,787.66

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