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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,259 and 14,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,259 and 14,695 is: 21,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259 : 14,695 = 14,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259/14,695 = 14,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259x = 14,695 × 14,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259x = 215,943,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,943,025/10,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.13

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