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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,652 and 17,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,652 and 17,652 is: 29,252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652 : 17,652 = 17,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652/17,652 = 17,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652x = 17,652 × 17,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652x = 311,593,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,593,104/10,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,252.08

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