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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,409 and 25,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,409 and 25,253 is: 38,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409 : 25,253 = 25,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409/25,253 = 25,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409x = 25,253 × 25,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409x = 637,714,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,714,009/16,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,863.67

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