Finding the Third Proportional to 16,392 and 35,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,392 and 35,376 is: 76,345.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,392 : 35,376 = 35,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,392/35,376 = 35,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,392x = 35,376 × 35,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,392x = 1,251,461,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,461,376/16,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,345.86
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