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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,398 and 26,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,398 and 26,265 is: 42,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398 : 26,265 = 26,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398/26,265 = 26,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398x = 26,265 × 26,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398x = 689,850,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,850,225/16,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,069.17

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