Finding the Third Proportional to 16,050 and 24,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,050 and 24,702 is: 38,017.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,050 : 24,702 = 24,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,050/24,702 = 24,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,050x = 24,702 × 24,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,050x = 610,188,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,188,804/16,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,017.99
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