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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.97 and 25.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.97 and 25.22 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.22 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.22 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.22 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.99/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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