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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,164 and 26,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,164 and 26,541 is: 43,579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164 : 26,541 = 26,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164/26,541 = 26,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164x = 26,541 × 26,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164x = 704,424,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,424,681/16,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,579.85

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