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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,872 and 18,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,872 and 18,156 is: 30,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872 : 18,156 = 18,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872/18,156 = 18,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872x = 18,156 × 18,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872x = 329,640,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,640,336/10,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,320.12

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