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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,262 and 16,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,262 and 16,385 is: 26,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262 : 16,385 = 16,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262/16,385 = 16,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262x = 16,385 × 16,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262x = 268,468,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,468,225/10,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.39

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