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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,902 and 26,169.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,902 and 26,169.75 is: 40,519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902 : 26,169.75 = 26,169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902/26,169.75 = 26,169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902x = 26,169.75 × 26,169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902x = 684,855,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,855,815.06/16,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,519.22

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