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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,894 and 26,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,894 and 26,008 is: 40,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894 : 26,008 = 26,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894/26,008 = 26,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894x = 26,008 × 26,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894x = 676,416,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,416,064/16,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,038.83

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