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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,376 and 18,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,376 and 18,640 is: 33,485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376 : 18,640 = 18,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376/18,640 = 18,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376x = 18,640 × 18,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376x = 347,449,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,449,600/10,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,485.89

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