Finding the Third Proportional to 16,875 and 25,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,875 and 25,173 is: 37,551.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,875 : 25,173 = 25,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,875/25,173 = 25,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,875x = 25,173 × 25,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,875x = 633,679,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,679,929/16,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,551.40
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