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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,955 and 26,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,955 and 26,252 is: 40,646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955 : 26,252 = 26,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955/26,252 = 26,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955x = 26,252 × 26,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955x = 689,167,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,167,504/16,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,646.86

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