Finding the Third Proportional to 7,728 and 16,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,728 and 16,659 is: 35,911.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,728 : 16,659 = 16,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,728/16,659 = 16,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,728x = 16,659 × 16,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,728x = 277,522,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,522,281/7,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,911.27
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