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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,668 and 16,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,668 and 16,248 is: 24,746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668 : 16,248 = 16,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668/16,248 = 16,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668x = 16,248 × 16,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668x = 263,997,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,997,504/10,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.67

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