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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,962 and 16,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,962 and 16,273 is: 24,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962 : 16,273 = 16,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962/16,273 = 16,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962x = 16,273 × 16,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962x = 264,810,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,810,529/10,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,157.14

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