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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,552 and 18,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,552 and 18,620 is: 32,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552 : 18,620 = 18,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552/18,620 = 18,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552x = 18,620 × 18,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552x = 346,704,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,704,400/10,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,856.75

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