Finding the Third Proportional to 16,980 and 24,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,980 and 24,957 is: 36,681.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,980 : 24,957 = 24,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,980/24,957 = 24,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,980x = 24,957 × 24,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,980x = 622,851,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,851,849/16,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,681.50
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