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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,228 and 16,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,228 and 16,278 is: 25,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228 : 16,278 = 16,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228/16,278 = 16,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228x = 16,278 × 16,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228x = 264,973,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,973,284/10,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.66

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