Finding the Third Proportional to 16,386 and 24,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,386 and 24,599 is: 36,928.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,386 : 24,599 = 24,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,386/24,599 = 24,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,386x = 24,599 × 24,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,386x = 605,110,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,110,801/16,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,928.52
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