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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,914 and 25,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,914 and 25,371 is: 38,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914 : 25,371 = 25,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914/25,371 = 25,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914x = 25,371 × 25,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914x = 643,687,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,687,641/16,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,056.50

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