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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,702 and 25,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,702 and 25,053 is: 37,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702 : 25,053 = 25,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702/25,053 = 25,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702x = 25,053 × 25,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702x = 627,652,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,652,809/16,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,579.50

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