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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,810 and 16,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,810 and 16,221 is: 24,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,810 : 16,221 = 16,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,810/16,221 = 16,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,810x = 16,221 × 16,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,810x = 263,120,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,120,841/10,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.50

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