Finding the Third Proportional to 16,880 and 36,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,880 and 36,256 is: 77,873.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,880 : 36,256 = 36,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,880/36,256 = 36,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,880x = 36,256 × 36,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,880x = 1,314,497,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,497,536/16,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,873.08
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