Finding the Third Proportional to 16,488 and 24,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,488 and 24,732 is: 37,098
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,488 : 24,732 = 24,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,488/24,732 = 24,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,488x = 24,732 × 24,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,488x = 611,671,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,671,824/16,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,098
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