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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,572 and 16,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,572 and 16,737 is: 26,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572 : 16,737 = 16,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572/16,737 = 16,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572x = 16,737 × 16,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572x = 280,127,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,127,169/10,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,497.08

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