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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,614 and 25,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,614 and 25,524 is: 39,212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614 : 25,524 = 25,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614/25,524 = 25,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614x = 25,524 × 25,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614x = 651,474,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,474,576/16,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,212.39

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