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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,874 and 18,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,874 and 18,159 is: 30,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,874 : 18,159 = 18,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,874/18,159 = 18,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,874x = 18,159 × 18,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,874x = 329,749,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,749,281/10,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.56

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