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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,258 and 14,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,258 and 14,133 is: 19,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258 : 14,133 = 14,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258/14,133 = 14,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258x = 14,133 × 14,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258x = 199,741,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,741,689/10,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.80

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