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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,180 and 18,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,180 and 18,672 is: 34,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180 : 18,672 = 18,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180/18,672 = 18,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180x = 18,672 × 18,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180x = 348,643,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,643,584/10,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,247.90

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