Finding the Third Proportional to 16,318 and 25,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,318 and 25,439 is: 39,658.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,318 : 25,439 = 25,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,318/25,439 = 25,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,318x = 25,439 × 25,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,318x = 647,142,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,142,721/16,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,658.21
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