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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,845 and 26,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,845 and 26,427 is: 41,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845 : 26,427 = 26,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845/26,427 = 26,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845x = 26,427 × 26,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845x = 698,386,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,386,329/16,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,459.56

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