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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,511.63 and 25,082.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,511.63 and 25,082.44 is: 38,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.63 : 25,082.44 = 25,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.63/25,082.44 = 25,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.63x = 25,082.44 × 25,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.63x = 629,128,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,128,670.94/16,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,102.17

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