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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,032 and 14,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,032 and 14,261 is: 20,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032 : 14,261 = 14,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032/14,261 = 14,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032x = 14,261 × 14,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032x = 203,376,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,376,121/10,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.74

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