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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,956 and 26,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,956 and 26,468 is: 41,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956 : 26,468 = 26,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956/26,468 = 26,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956x = 26,468 × 26,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956x = 700,555,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,555,024/16,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,316.05

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