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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,869 and 25,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,869 and 25,607 is: 38,871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869 : 25,607 = 25,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869/25,607 = 25,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869x = 25,607 × 25,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869x = 655,718,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,718,449/16,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,871.21

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