Finding the Third Proportional to 16,691 and 25,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,691 and 25,833 is: 39,982.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,691 : 25,833 = 25,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,691/25,833 = 25,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,691x = 25,833 × 25,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,691x = 667,343,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,343,889/16,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,982.26
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