Finding the Third Proportional to 12,248 and 16,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,248 and 16,416 is: 22,002.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,248 : 16,416 = 16,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,248/16,416 = 16,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,248x = 16,416 × 16,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,248x = 269,485,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,485,056/12,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,002.37
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