Finding the Third Proportional to 16,422 and 24,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,422 and 24,048 is: 35,215.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,422 : 24,048 = 24,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,422/24,048 = 24,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,422x = 24,048 × 24,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,422x = 578,306,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,306,304/16,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,215.34
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