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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,435 and 26,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,435 and 26,702 is: 43,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435 : 26,702 = 26,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435/26,702 = 26,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435x = 26,702 × 26,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435x = 712,996,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,996,804/16,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,382.83

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