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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,312 and 14,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,312 and 14,572 is: 20,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312 : 14,572 = 14,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312/14,572 = 14,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312x = 14,572 × 14,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312x = 212,343,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,343,184/10,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.85

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