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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,388 and 25,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,388 and 25,232 is: 38,848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388 : 25,232 = 25,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388/25,232 = 25,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388x = 25,232 × 25,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388x = 636,653,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,653,824/16,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,848.78

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