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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,192 and 18,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,192 and 18,170 is: 32,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192 : 18,170 = 18,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192/18,170 = 18,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192x = 18,170 × 18,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192x = 330,148,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,148,900/10,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,392.95

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