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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,040 and 14,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,040 and 14,346 is: 20,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040 : 14,346 = 14,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040/14,346 = 14,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040x = 14,346 × 14,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040x = 205,807,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,807,716/10,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.78

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