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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,351 and 25,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,351 and 25,313 is: 39,187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351 : 25,313 = 25,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351/25,313 = 25,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351x = 25,313 × 25,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351x = 640,747,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,747,969/16,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,187.08

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