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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,480.13 and 26,287.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,480.13 and 26,287.88 is: 41,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.13 : 26,287.88 = 26,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.13/26,287.88 = 26,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.13x = 26,287.88 × 26,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.13x = 691,052,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,052,372.02/16,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,932.47

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