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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,352 and 13,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,352 and 13,470 is: 17,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352 : 13,470 = 13,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352/13,470 = 13,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352x = 13,470 × 13,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352x = 181,440,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,440,900/10,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.13

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