Finding the Third Proportional to 16,269 and 24,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,269 and 24,402 is: 36,600.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,269 : 24,402 = 24,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,269/24,402 = 24,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,269x = 24,402 × 24,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,269x = 595,457,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,457,604/16,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,600.75
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