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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,534 and 16,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,534 and 16,682 is: 26,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534 : 16,682 = 16,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534/16,682 = 16,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534x = 16,682 × 16,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534x = 278,289,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,289,124/10,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,418.18

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