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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,670 and 16,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,670 and 16,762 is: 26,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670 : 16,762 = 16,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670/16,762 = 16,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670x = 16,762 × 16,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670x = 280,964,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,964,644/10,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.21

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