Finding the Third Proportional to 16,492 and 24,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,492 and 24,738 is: 37,107
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,492 : 24,738 = 24,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,492/24,738 = 24,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,492x = 24,738 × 24,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,492x = 611,968,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,968,644/16,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,107
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