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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,874 and 26,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,874 and 26,195 is: 40,664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874 : 26,195 = 26,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874/26,195 = 26,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874x = 26,195 × 26,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874x = 686,178,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,178,025/16,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,664.81

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