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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,056 and 18,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,056 and 18,828 is: 35,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056 : 18,828 = 18,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056/18,828 = 18,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056x = 18,828 × 18,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056x = 354,493,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,493,584/10,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,251.95

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