Finding the Third Proportional to 16,904 and 40,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,904 and 40,673 is: 97,863.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,904 : 40,673 = 40,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,904/40,673 = 40,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,904x = 40,673 × 40,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,904x = 1,654,292,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,654,292,929/16,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,863.99
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