Finding the Third Proportional to 16,850 and 26,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,850 and 26,915 is: 42,992.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,850 : 26,915 = 26,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,850/26,915 = 26,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,850x = 26,915 × 26,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,850x = 724,417,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,417,225/16,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,992.12
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