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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,755 and 25,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,755 and 25,349 is: 38,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755 : 25,349 = 25,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755/25,349 = 25,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755x = 25,349 × 25,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755x = 642,571,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,571,801/16,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,351.05

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