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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,766 and 26,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,766 and 26,631 is: 42,300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766 : 26,631 = 26,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766/26,631 = 26,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766x = 26,631 × 26,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766x = 709,210,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,210,161/16,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,300.50

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