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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,769 and 26,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,769 and 26,477 is: 41,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769 : 26,477 = 26,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769/26,477 = 26,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769x = 26,477 × 26,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769x = 701,031,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,031,529/16,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,805.21

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