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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,898 and 26,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,898 and 26,010 is: 40,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898 : 26,010 = 26,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898/26,010 = 26,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898x = 26,010 × 26,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898x = 676,520,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,520,100/16,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,035.51

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