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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,529 and 25,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,529 and 25,180 is: 38,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529 : 25,180 = 25,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529/25,180 = 25,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529x = 25,180 × 25,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529x = 634,032,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,032,400/16,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,358.79

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