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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,888 and 26,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,888 and 26,214 is: 40,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888 : 26,214 = 26,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888/26,214 = 26,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888x = 26,214 × 26,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888x = 687,173,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,173,796/16,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,690.06

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