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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,913 and 26,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,913 and 26,291 is: 40,868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913 : 26,291 = 26,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913/26,291 = 26,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913x = 26,291 × 26,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913x = 691,216,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,216,681/16,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,868.96

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