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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,837 and 26,413.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,837 and 26,413.50 is: 41,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837 : 26,413.50 = 26,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837/26,413.50 = 26,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837x = 26,413.50 × 26,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837x = 697,672,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,672,982.25/16,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,436.89

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