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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,412 and 25,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,412 and 25,268 is: 38,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412 : 25,268 = 25,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412/25,268 = 25,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412x = 25,268 × 25,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412x = 638,471,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,471,824/16,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,902.74

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