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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,112 and 18,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,112 and 18,112 is: 32,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112 : 18,112 = 18,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112/18,112 = 18,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112x = 18,112 × 18,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112x = 328,044,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,044,544/10,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,441.11

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