Finding the Third Proportional to 16,478 and 25,536.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,478 and 25,536.50 is: 39,574.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,478 : 25,536.50 = 25,536.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,478/25,536.50 = 25,536.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,478x = 25,536.50 × 25,536.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,478x = 652,112,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,112,832.25/16,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,574.76
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