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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,794 and 16,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,794 and 16,269 is: 24,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794 : 16,269 = 16,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794/16,269 = 16,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794x = 16,269 × 16,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794x = 264,680,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,680,361/10,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.06

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