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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,877 and 26,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,877 and 26,199 is: 40,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877 : 26,199 = 26,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877/26,199 = 26,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877x = 26,199 × 26,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877x = 686,387,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,387,601/16,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,670.00

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