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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,886 and 26,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,886 and 26,031 is: 40,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886 : 26,031 = 26,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886/26,031 = 26,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886x = 26,031 × 26,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886x = 677,612,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,612,961/16,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,128.68

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