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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,904 and 25,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,904 and 25,356 is: 38,034

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904 : 25,356 = 25,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904/25,356 = 25,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904x = 25,356 × 25,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904x = 642,926,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,926,736/16,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,034

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