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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,852 and 25,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,852 and 25,793 is: 39,477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852 : 25,793 = 25,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852/25,793 = 25,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852x = 25,793 × 25,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852x = 665,278,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,278,849/16,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,477.74

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