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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,648 and 26,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,648 and 26,544 is: 42,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648 : 26,544 = 26,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648/26,544 = 26,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648x = 26,544 × 26,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648x = 704,583,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,583,936/16,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,322.44

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