Finding the Third Proportional to 12,032 and 16,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,032 and 16,390 is: 22,326.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,032 : 16,390 = 16,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,032/16,390 = 16,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,032x = 16,390 × 16,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,032x = 268,632,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,632,100/12,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,326.47
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