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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,934 and 26,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,934 and 26,169 is: 40,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934 : 26,169 = 26,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934/26,169 = 26,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934x = 26,169 × 26,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934x = 684,816,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,816,561/16,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,440.33

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