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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,752 and 16,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,752 and 16,808 is: 26,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752 : 16,808 = 16,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752/16,808 = 16,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752x = 16,808 × 16,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752x = 282,508,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,508,864/10,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,275.01

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