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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,255 and 14,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,255 and 14,665 is: 20,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255 : 14,665 = 14,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255/14,665 = 14,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255x = 14,665 × 14,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255x = 215,062,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,062,225/10,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,971.45

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