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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,267.50 and 20,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,267.50 and 20,601 is: 26,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.50 : 20,601 = 20,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.50/20,601 = 20,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.50x = 20,601 × 20,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.50x = 424,401,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,401,201/16,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,088.90

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