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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,250 and 13,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,250 and 13,910 is: 18,876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250 : 13,910 = 13,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250/13,910 = 13,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250x = 13,910 × 13,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250x = 193,488,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,488,100/10,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,876.89

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