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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,108 and 16,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,108 and 16,411 is: 26,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108 : 16,411 = 16,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108/16,411 = 16,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108x = 16,411 × 16,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108x = 269,320,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,320,921/10,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.33

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