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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,858 and 16,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,858 and 16,378 is: 24,704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858 : 16,378 = 16,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858/16,378 = 16,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858x = 16,378 × 16,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858x = 268,238,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,238,884/10,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.26

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