Finding the Third Proportional to 16,742 and 25,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,742 and 25,329 is: 38,320.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,742 : 25,329 = 25,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,742/25,329 = 25,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,742x = 25,329 × 25,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,742x = 641,558,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,558,241/16,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,320.29
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