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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,216 and 14,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,216 and 14,702 is: 21,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216 : 14,702 = 14,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216/14,702 = 14,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216x = 14,702 × 14,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216x = 216,148,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,148,804/10,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.87

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