Finding the Third Proportional to 16,416 and 24,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,416 and 24,000 is: 35,087.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,416 : 24,000 = 24,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,416/24,000 = 24,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,416x = 24,000 × 24,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,416x = 576,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,000,000/16,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,087.72
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