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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,092 and 14,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,092 and 14,698 is: 21,406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092 : 14,698 = 14,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092/14,698 = 14,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092x = 14,698 × 14,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092x = 216,031,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,031,204/10,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.18

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