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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,254 and 13,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,254 and 13,683 is: 18,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254 : 13,683 = 13,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254/13,683 = 13,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254x = 13,683 × 13,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254x = 187,224,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,224,489/10,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.68

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