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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,832 and 26,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,832 and 26,888 is: 42,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832 : 26,888 = 26,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832/26,888 = 26,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832x = 26,888 × 26,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832x = 722,964,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,964,544/16,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,951.79

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