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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,891.59 and 26,497.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,891.59 and 26,497.55 is: 41,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.59 : 26,497.55 = 26,497.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.59/26,497.55 = 26,497.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.59x = 26,497.55 × 26,497.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.59x = 702,119,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,119,990.39/16,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,566.24

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