Finding the Third Proportional to 16,276 and 24,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,276 and 24,726 is: 37,562.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,276 : 24,726 = 24,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,276/24,726 = 24,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,276x = 24,726 × 24,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,276x = 611,375,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,375,076/16,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,562.98
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