Finding the Third Proportional to 10,152 and 18,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,152 and 18,198 is: 32,620.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,152 : 18,198 = 18,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,152/18,198 = 18,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,152x = 18,198 × 18,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,152x = 331,167,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,167,204/10,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,620.88
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