Finding the Third Proportional to 10,416 and 16,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,416 and 16,136 is: 24,997.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,416 : 16,136 = 16,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,416/16,136 = 16,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,416x = 16,136 × 16,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,416x = 260,370,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,370,496/10,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,997.17
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