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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,528 and 17,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,528 and 17,664 is: 29,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528 : 17,664 = 17,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528/17,664 = 17,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528x = 17,664 × 17,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528x = 312,016,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,016,896/10,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,636.86

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