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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,767 and 26,691.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,767 and 26,691.75 is: 42,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767 : 26,691.75 = 26,691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767/26,691.75 = 26,691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767x = 26,691.75 × 26,691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767x = 712,449,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,449,518.06/16,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,491.17

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