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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,220 and 16,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,220 and 16,412 is: 26,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220 : 16,412 = 16,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220/16,412 = 16,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220x = 16,412 × 16,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220x = 269,353,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,353,744/10,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,355.55

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