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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,924 and 27,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,924 and 27,026 is: 43,157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924 : 27,026 = 27,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924/27,026 = 27,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924x = 27,026 × 27,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924x = 730,404,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,404,676/16,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,157.92

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