Finding the Third Proportional to 12,348 and 16,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,348 and 16,596 is: 22,305.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,348 : 16,596 = 16,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,348/16,596 = 16,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,348x = 16,596 × 16,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,348x = 275,427,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,427,216/12,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,305.41
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