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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,668 and 16,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,668 and 16,697 is: 26,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668 : 16,697 = 16,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668/16,697 = 16,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668x = 16,697 × 16,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668x = 278,789,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,789,809/10,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.28

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