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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,868 and 26,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,868 and 26,810 is: 42,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868 : 26,810 = 26,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868/26,810 = 26,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868x = 26,810 × 26,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868x = 718,776,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,776,100/16,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,611.82

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