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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,108 and 14,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,108 and 14,711 is: 21,410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108 : 14,711 = 14,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108/14,711 = 14,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108x = 14,711 × 14,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108x = 216,413,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,413,521/10,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.12

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