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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,422 and 25,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,422 and 25,269 is: 38,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422 : 25,269 = 25,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422/25,269 = 25,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422x = 25,269 × 25,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422x = 638,522,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,522,361/16,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,882.13

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