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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,912 and 26,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,912 and 26,288 is: 40,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912 : 26,288 = 26,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912/26,288 = 26,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912x = 26,288 × 26,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912x = 691,058,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,058,944/16,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,862.05

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