Finding the Third Proportional to 16,736 and 26,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,736 and 26,916 is: 43,288.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,736 : 26,916 = 26,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,736/26,916 = 26,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,736x = 26,916 × 26,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,736x = 724,471,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,471,056/16,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,288.18
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