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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,065 and 25,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,065 and 25,069 is: 39,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065 : 25,069 = 25,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065/25,069 = 25,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065x = 25,069 × 25,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065x = 628,454,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,454,761/16,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,119.50

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