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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,852 and 23,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,852 and 23,625 is: 33,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852 : 23,625 = 23,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852/23,625 = 23,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852x = 23,625 × 23,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852x = 558,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,140,625/16,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,120.14

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