Finding the Third Proportional to 16,796 and 38,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,796 and 38,930 is: 90,232.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,796 : 38,930 = 38,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,796/38,930 = 38,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,796x = 38,930 × 38,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,796x = 1,515,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,515,544,900/16,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,232.49
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