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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,874 and 26,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,874 and 26,813 is: 42,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874 : 26,813 = 26,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874/26,813 = 26,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874x = 26,813 × 26,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874x = 718,936,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,936,969/16,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,606.20

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