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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,058 and 14,487

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,058 and 14,487 is: 20,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058 : 14,487 = 14,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058/14,487 = 14,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058x = 14,487 × 14,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058x = 209,873,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,873,169/10,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.29

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