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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,354 and 16,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,354 and 16,453 is: 26,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354 : 16,453 = 16,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354/16,453 = 16,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354x = 16,453 × 16,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354x = 270,701,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,701,209/10,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.60

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