Finding the Third Proportional to 16,748 and 26,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,748 and 26,041 is: 40,490.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,748 : 26,041 = 26,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,748/26,041 = 26,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,748x = 26,041 × 26,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,748x = 678,133,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,133,681/16,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,490.43
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