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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,261.69 and 16,316.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,261.69 and 16,316.44 is: 25,943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.69 : 16,316.44 = 16,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.69/16,316.44 = 16,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.69x = 16,316.44 × 16,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.69x = 266,226,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,226,132.69/10,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,943.70

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