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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,984 and 16,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,984 and 16,445 is: 24,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984 : 16,445 = 16,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984/16,445 = 16,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984x = 16,445 × 16,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984x = 270,438,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,438,025/10,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.09

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