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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,596 and 26,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,596 and 26,406 is: 42,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596 : 26,406 = 26,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596/26,406 = 26,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596x = 26,406 × 26,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596x = 697,276,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,276,836/16,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,014.75

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