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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,923 and 26,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,923 and 26,820 is: 42,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923 : 26,820 = 26,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923/26,820 = 26,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923x = 26,820 × 26,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923x = 719,312,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,312,400/16,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,505.02

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