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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,095.75 and 14,190.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,095.75 and 14,190.75 is: 19,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.75 : 14,190.75 = 14,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.75/14,190.75 = 14,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.75x = 14,190.75 × 14,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.75x = 201,377,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,377,385.56/10,095.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.75

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