Finding the Third Proportional to 16,708 and 22,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,708 and 22,070 is: 29,152.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,708 : 22,070 = 22,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,708/22,070 = 22,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,708x = 22,070 × 22,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,708x = 487,084,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,084,900/16,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,152.80
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