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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875 : 25,173 = 25,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875/25,173 = 25,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875x = 25,173 × 25,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875x = 633,679,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,679,929/16,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,551.40

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