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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,276 and 14,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,276 and 14,962 is: 21,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276 : 14,962 = 14,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276/14,962 = 14,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276x = 14,962 × 14,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276x = 223,861,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,861,444/10,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.88

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