Finding the Third Proportional to 16,502 and 23,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,502 and 23,198 is: 32,611.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,502 : 23,198 = 23,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,502/23,198 = 23,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,502x = 23,198 × 23,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,502x = 538,147,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,147,204/16,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,611.03
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