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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,823 and 16,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,823 and 16,351 is: 24,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823 : 16,351 = 16,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823/16,351 = 16,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823x = 16,351 × 16,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823x = 267,355,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,355,201/10,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.50

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