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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,094 and 14,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,094 and 14,847 is: 21,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094 : 14,847 = 14,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094/14,847 = 14,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094x = 14,847 × 14,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094x = 220,433,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,433,409/10,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.06

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