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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,891 and 26,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,891 and 26,001 is: 40,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891 : 26,001 = 26,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891/26,001 = 26,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891x = 26,001 × 26,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891x = 676,052,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,052,001/16,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,024.39

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