Finding the Third Proportional to 16,656 and 36,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,656 and 36,496 is: 79,968.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,656 : 36,496 = 36,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,656/36,496 = 36,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,656x = 36,496 × 36,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,656x = 1,331,958,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,958,016/16,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,968.66
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