Finding the Third Proportional to 16,650 and 24,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,650 and 24,972 is: 37,453.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,650 : 24,972 = 24,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,650/24,972 = 24,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,650x = 24,972 × 24,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,650x = 623,600,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,600,784/16,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,453.50
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