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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,066 and 18,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,066 and 18,134 is: 32,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066 : 18,134 = 18,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066/18,134 = 18,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066x = 18,134 × 18,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066x = 328,841,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,841,956/10,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,668.58

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