Finding the Third Proportional to 16,718 and 22,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,718 and 22,283 is: 29,700.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,718 : 22,283 = 22,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,718/22,283 = 22,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,718x = 22,283 × 22,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,718x = 496,532,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,532,089/16,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,700.45
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