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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,844 and 25,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,844 and 25,480 is: 38,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844 : 25,480 = 25,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844/25,480 = 25,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844x = 25,480 × 25,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844x = 649,230,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,230,400/16,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,543.72

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