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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,302 and 14,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,302 and 14,685 is: 20,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302 : 14,685 = 14,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302/14,685 = 14,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302x = 14,685 × 14,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302x = 215,649,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,649,225/10,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.75

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