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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,666.25 and 23,439.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,666.25 and 23,439.75 is: 32,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.25 : 23,439.75 = 23,439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.25/23,439.75 = 23,439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.25x = 23,439.75 × 23,439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.25x = 549,421,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,421,880.06/16,666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,966.14

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