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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,218 and 26,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,218 and 26,480 is: 43,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218 : 26,480 = 26,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218/26,480 = 26,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218x = 26,480 × 26,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218x = 701,190,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,190,400/16,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,235.32

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