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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,874 and 25,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,874 and 25,543 is: 38,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874 : 25,543 = 25,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874/25,543 = 25,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874x = 25,543 × 25,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874x = 652,444,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,444,849/16,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,665.69

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