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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,843 and 26,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,843 and 26,153 is: 40,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843 : 26,153 = 26,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843/26,153 = 26,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843x = 26,153 × 26,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843x = 683,979,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,979,409/16,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,609.12

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