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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,908 and 26,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,908 and 26,522 is: 41,602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908 : 26,522 = 26,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908/26,522 = 26,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908x = 26,522 × 26,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908x = 703,416,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,416,484/16,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,602.58

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