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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,863 and 16,291.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,863 and 16,291.50 is: 24,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863 : 16,291.50 = 16,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863/16,291.50 = 16,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863x = 16,291.50 × 16,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863x = 265,412,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,412,972.25/10,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.75

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