Finding the Third Proportional to 7,618 and 16,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,618 and 16,668 is: 36,469.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,618 : 16,668 = 16,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,618/16,668 = 16,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,618x = 16,668 × 16,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,618x = 277,822,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,822,224/7,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,469.18
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