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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,551 and 25,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,551 and 25,209 is: 38,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551 : 25,209 = 25,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551/25,209 = 25,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551x = 25,209 × 25,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551x = 635,493,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,493,681/16,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,396.09

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