Finding the Third Proportional to 16,732 and 36,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,732 and 36,379 is: 79,095.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,732 : 36,379 = 36,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,732/36,379 = 36,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,732x = 36,379 × 36,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,732x = 1,323,431,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,323,431,641/16,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,095.84
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