Finding the Third Proportional to 7,571 and 16,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,571 and 16,600 is: 36,396.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,571 : 16,600 = 16,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,571/16,600 = 16,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,571x = 16,600 × 16,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,571x = 275,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,560,000/7,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,396.78
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