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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,893 and 26,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,893 and 26,004 is: 40,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893 : 26,004 = 26,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893/26,004 = 26,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893x = 26,004 × 26,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893x = 676,208,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,208,016/16,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,028.89

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