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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,768 and 26,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,768 and 26,104 is: 40,638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768 : 26,104 = 26,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768/26,104 = 26,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768x = 26,104 × 26,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768x = 681,418,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,418,816/16,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,638.05

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