Finding the Third Proportional to 16,176 and 38,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,176 and 38,328 is: 90,815.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,176 : 38,328 = 38,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,176/38,328 = 38,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,176x = 38,328 × 38,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,176x = 1,469,035,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,035,584/16,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,815.75
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