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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,468 and 26,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,468 and 26,520 is: 42,707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468 : 26,520 = 26,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468/26,520 = 26,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468x = 26,520 × 26,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468x = 703,310,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,310,400/16,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,707.70

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