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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,961 and 16,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,961 and 16,715 is: 25,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961 : 16,715 = 16,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961/16,715 = 16,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961x = 16,715 × 16,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961x = 279,391,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,391,225/10,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,489.57

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