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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,904.32 and 26,278.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,904.32 and 26,278.17 is: 40,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.32 : 26,278.17 = 26,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.32/26,278.17 = 26,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.32x = 26,278.17 × 26,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.32x = 690,542,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,542,317.09/16,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,850.05

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