Finding the Third Proportional to 10,454 and 18,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,454 and 18,604 is: 33,107.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,454 : 18,604 = 18,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,454/18,604 = 18,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,454x = 18,604 × 18,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,454x = 346,108,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,108,816/10,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,107.79
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