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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,398 and 25,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,398 and 25,317 is: 39,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398 : 25,317 = 25,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398/25,317 = 25,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398x = 25,317 × 25,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398x = 640,950,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,950,489/16,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,087.11

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