Finding the Third Proportional to 16,914 and 25,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,914 and 25,371 is: 38,056.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,914 : 25,371 = 25,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,914/25,371 = 25,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,914x = 25,371 × 25,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,914x = 643,687,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,687,641/16,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,056.50
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