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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,834 and 25,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,834 and 25,251 is: 37,876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834 : 25,251 = 25,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834/25,251 = 25,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834x = 25,251 × 25,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834x = 637,613,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,613,001/16,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,876.50

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