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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,496 and 26,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,496 and 26,228 is: 41,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496 : 26,228 = 26,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496/26,228 = 26,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496x = 26,228 × 26,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496x = 687,907,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,907,984/16,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,701.50

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