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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,516 and 25,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,516 and 25,266 is: 38,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516 : 25,266 = 25,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516/25,266 = 25,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516x = 25,266 × 25,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516x = 638,370,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,370,756/16,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,651.66

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