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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,137 and 14,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,137 and 14,271 is: 20,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137 : 14,271 = 14,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137/14,271 = 14,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137x = 14,271 × 14,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137x = 203,661,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,661,441/10,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.90

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