Finding the Third Proportional to 16,962 and 24,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,962 and 24,672 is: 35,886.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,962 : 24,672 = 24,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,962/24,672 = 24,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,962x = 24,672 × 24,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,962x = 608,707,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,707,584/16,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,886.55
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