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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,158 and 14,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,158 and 14,855 is: 21,723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158 : 14,855 = 14,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158/14,855 = 14,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158x = 14,855 × 14,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158x = 220,671,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,671,025/10,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,723.87

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