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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,904 and 16,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,904 and 16,881 is: 26,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904 : 16,881 = 16,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904/16,881 = 16,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904x = 16,881 × 16,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904x = 284,968,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,968,161/10,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.28

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