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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,323 and 14,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,323 and 14,363 is: 19,984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323 : 14,363 = 14,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323/14,363 = 14,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323x = 14,363 × 14,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323x = 206,295,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295,769/10,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.09

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