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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,202 and 14,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,202 and 14,366 is: 20,229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202 : 14,366 = 14,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202/14,366 = 14,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202x = 14,366 × 14,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202x = 206,381,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,381,956/10,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.56

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