Finding the Third Proportional to 12,141 and 16,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,141 and 16,481 is: 22,372.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,141 : 16,481 = 16,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,141/16,481 = 16,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,141x = 16,481 × 16,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,141x = 271,623,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,623,361/12,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,372.40
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