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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,168 and 18,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,168 and 18,122 is: 32,298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168 : 18,122 = 18,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168/18,122 = 18,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168x = 18,122 × 18,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168x = 328,406,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,406,884/10,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,298.08

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