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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,342 and 16,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,342 and 16,440 is: 26,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342 : 16,440 = 16,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342/16,440 = 16,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342x = 16,440 × 16,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342x = 270,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,273,600/10,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.59

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