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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,342 and 14,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,342 and 14,772 is: 21,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342 : 14,772 = 14,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342/14,772 = 14,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342x = 14,772 × 14,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342x = 218,211,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,211,984/10,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.59

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