Finding the Third Proportional to 16,906 and 26,281.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,906 and 26,281.50 is: 40,856.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,906 : 26,281.50 = 26,281.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,906/26,281.50 = 26,281.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,906x = 26,281.50 × 26,281.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,906x = 690,717,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,717,242.25/16,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,856.34
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