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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,846 and 16,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,846 and 16,266 is: 24,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,846 : 16,266 = 16,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,846/16,266 = 16,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,846x = 16,266 × 16,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,846x = 264,582,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,582,756/10,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.50

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