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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,881 and 13,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,881 and 13,365 is: 16,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881 : 13,365 = 13,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881/13,365 = 13,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881x = 13,365 × 13,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881x = 178,623,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623,225/10,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,416.07

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