Finding the Third Proportional to 16,664 and 35,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,664 and 35,920 is: 77,427.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,664 : 35,920 = 35,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,664/35,920 = 35,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,664x = 35,920 × 35,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,664x = 1,290,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,246,400/16,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,427.17
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