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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,865 and 16,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,865 and 16,257 is: 24,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865 : 16,257 = 16,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865/16,257 = 16,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865x = 16,257 × 16,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865x = 264,290,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,290,049/10,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,324.90

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