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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,181 and 14,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,181 and 14,907 is: 21,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181 : 14,907 = 14,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181/14,907 = 14,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181x = 14,907 × 14,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181x = 222,218,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,218,649/10,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.80

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