Finding the Third Proportional to 16,844 and 26,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,844 and 26,154 is: 40,609.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,844 : 26,154 = 26,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,844/26,154 = 26,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,844x = 26,154 × 26,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,844x = 684,031,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,031,716/16,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,609.81
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