Finding the Third Proportional to 16,295 and 25,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,295 and 25,190 is: 38,940.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,295 : 25,190 = 25,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,295/25,190 = 25,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,295x = 25,190 × 25,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,295x = 634,536,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,536,100/16,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,940.54
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