Finding the Third Proportional to 16,808 and 26,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,808 and 26,004 is: 40,231.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,808 : 26,004 = 26,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,808/26,004 = 26,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,808x = 26,004 × 26,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,808x = 676,208,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,208,016/16,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,231.32
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