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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,064 and 17,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,064 and 17,632 is: 30,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064 : 17,632 = 17,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064/17,632 = 17,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064x = 17,632 × 17,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064x = 310,887,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,887,424/10,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,891.04

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