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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,296 and 21,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,296 and 21,285 is: 27,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296 : 21,285 = 21,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296/21,285 = 21,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296x = 21,285 × 21,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296x = 453,051,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,051,225/16,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,801.38

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