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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,675 and 26,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,675 and 26,612 is: 42,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675 : 26,612 = 26,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675/26,612 = 26,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675x = 26,612 × 26,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675x = 708,198,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,198,544/16,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,470.68

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