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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,753 and 16,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,753 and 16,292 is: 24,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753 : 16,292 = 16,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753/16,292 = 16,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753x = 16,292 × 16,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753x = 265,429,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,429,264/10,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.21

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