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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,032 and 14,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,032 and 14,706 is: 21,557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032 : 14,706 = 14,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032/14,706 = 14,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032x = 14,706 × 14,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032x = 216,266,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,266,436/10,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.66

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