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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,812 and 26,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,812 and 26,316 is: 41,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812 : 26,316 = 26,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812/26,316 = 26,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812x = 26,316 × 26,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812x = 692,531,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,531,856/16,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,192.71

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