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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,356.94 and 25,175.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,356.94 and 25,175.81 is: 38,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.94 : 25,175.81 = 25,175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.94/25,175.81 = 25,175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.94x = 25,175.81 × 25,175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.94x = 633,821,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,821,535.04/16,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,749.40

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