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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,804 and 26,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,804 and 26,229 is: 40,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804 : 26,229 = 26,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804/26,229 = 26,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804x = 26,229 × 26,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804x = 687,960,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,960,441/16,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,940.28

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