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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,371 and 25,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,371 and 25,245 is: 38,929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371 : 25,245 = 25,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371/25,245 = 25,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371x = 25,245 × 25,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371x = 637,310,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,310,025/16,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,929.21

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