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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,422 and 26,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,422 and 26,082 is: 41,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422 : 26,082 = 26,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422/26,082 = 26,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422x = 26,082 × 26,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422x = 680,270,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,270,724/16,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,424.35

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