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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,932 and 26,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,932 and 26,321 is: 40,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932 : 26,321 = 26,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932/26,321 = 26,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932x = 26,321 × 26,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932x = 692,795,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,795,041/16,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,916.31

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