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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,666 and 25,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,666 and 25,794 is: 39,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666 : 25,794 = 25,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666/25,794 = 25,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666x = 25,794 × 25,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666x = 665,330,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,330,436/16,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,921.42

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