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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,410 and 18,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,410 and 18,510 is: 32,912.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410 : 18,510 = 18,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410/18,510 = 18,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410x = 18,510 × 18,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410x = 342,620,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,620,100/10,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,912.59

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