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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,268 and 14,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,268 and 14,683 is: 20,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268 : 14,683 = 14,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268/14,683 = 14,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268x = 14,683 × 14,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268x = 215,590,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,590,489/10,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.35

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