Finding the Third Proportional to 16,466 and 36,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,466 and 36,212 is: 79,637.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,466 : 36,212 = 36,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,466/36,212 = 36,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,466x = 36,212 × 36,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,466x = 1,311,308,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,308,944/16,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,637.37
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