Finding the Third Proportional to 16,440 and 36,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,440 and 36,159 is: 79,530.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,440 : 36,159 = 36,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,440/36,159 = 36,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,440x = 36,159 × 36,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,440x = 1,307,473,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,307,473,281/16,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,530.00
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