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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,614 and 25,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,614 and 25,299 is: 38,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614 : 25,299 = 25,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614/25,299 = 25,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614x = 25,299 × 25,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614x = 640,039,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,039,401/16,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,524.10

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