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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,203 and 14,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,203 and 14,367 is: 20,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203 : 14,367 = 14,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203/14,367 = 14,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203x = 14,367 × 14,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203x = 206,410,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410,689/10,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.39

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