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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,494 and 26,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,494 and 26,223 is: 41,690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494 : 26,223 = 26,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494/26,223 = 26,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494x = 26,223 × 26,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494x = 687,645,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,645,729/16,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,690.66

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