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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,983 and 26,230.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,983 and 26,230.50 is: 40,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983 : 26,230.50 = 26,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983/26,230.50 = 26,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983x = 26,230.50 × 26,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983x = 688,039,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,039,130.25/16,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,513.40

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