Finding the Third Proportional to 16,178 and 24,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,178 and 24,243 is: 36,328.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,178 : 24,243 = 24,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,178/24,243 = 24,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,178x = 24,243 × 24,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,178x = 587,723,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,723,049/16,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,328.54
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