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