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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,258 and 18,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,258 and 18,974 is: 35,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258 : 18,974 = 18,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258/18,974 = 18,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258x = 18,974 × 18,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258x = 360,012,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,012,676/10,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,095.80

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