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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,423 and 26,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,423 and 26,147 is: 41,628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423 : 26,147 = 26,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423/26,147 = 26,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423x = 26,147 × 26,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423x = 683,665,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,665,609/16,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,628.55

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