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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,360 and 13,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,360 and 13,116 is: 16,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360 : 13,116 = 13,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360/13,116 = 13,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360x = 13,116 × 13,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360x = 172,029,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,029,456/10,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.16

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