Finding the Third Proportional to 16,780 and 26,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,780 and 26,658 is: 42,350.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,780 : 26,658 = 26,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,780/26,658 = 26,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,780x = 26,658 × 26,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,780x = 710,648,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,648,964/16,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,350.95
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