Finding the Third Proportional to 16,665 and 26,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,665 and 26,604 is: 42,470.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,665 : 26,604 = 26,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,665/26,604 = 26,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,665x = 26,604 × 26,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,665x = 707,772,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,772,816/16,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,470.62
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