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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,389 and 26,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,389 and 26,118 is: 41,622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389 : 26,118 = 26,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389/26,118 = 26,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389x = 26,118 × 26,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389x = 682,149,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,149,924/16,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,622.43

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