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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,082 and 14,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,082 and 14,771 is: 21,640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082 : 14,771 = 14,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082/14,771 = 14,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082x = 14,771 × 14,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082x = 218,182,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,182,441/10,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.79

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