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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,941 and 26,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,941 and 26,179.50 is: 40,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941 : 26,179.50 = 26,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941/26,179.50 = 26,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941x = 26,179.50 × 26,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941x = 685,366,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,366,220.25/16,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,456.07

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