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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,011 and 14,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,011 and 14,166 is: 20,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011 : 14,166 = 14,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011/14,166 = 14,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011x = 14,166 × 14,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011x = 200,675,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,675,556/10,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.51

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