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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,104 and 13,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,104 and 13,840 is: 18,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104 : 13,840 = 13,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104/13,840 = 13,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104x = 13,840 × 13,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104x = 191,545,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,545,600/10,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.40

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