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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,350 and 14,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,350 and 14,631 is: 20,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350 : 14,631 = 14,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350/14,631 = 14,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350x = 14,631 × 14,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350x = 214,066,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,066,161/10,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.72

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