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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,656 and 16,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,656 and 16,679 is: 26,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656 : 16,679 = 16,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656/16,679 = 16,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656x = 16,679 × 16,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656x = 278,189,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,189,041/10,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.33

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