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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,675.88 and 26,551.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,675.88 and 26,551.55 is: 42,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.88 : 26,551.55 = 26,551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.88/26,551.55 = 26,551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.88x = 26,551.55 × 26,551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.88x = 704,984,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,984,641.46/16,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,275.72

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