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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,767 and 25,562.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,767 and 25,562.25 is: 38,971.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767 : 25,562.25 = 25,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767/25,562.25 = 25,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767x = 25,562.25 × 25,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767x = 653,428,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,428,625.06/16,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,971.11

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