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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,713 and 26,851.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,713 and 26,851.50 is: 43,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713 : 26,851.50 = 26,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713/26,851.50 = 26,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713x = 26,851.50 × 26,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713x = 721,003,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,003,052.25/16,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,140.25

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