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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,212 and 14,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,212 and 14,582 is: 20,822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212 : 14,582 = 14,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212/14,582 = 14,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212x = 14,582 × 14,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212x = 212,634,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,634,724/10,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.05

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