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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,358 and 14,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,358 and 14,484 is: 20,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358 : 14,484 = 14,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358/14,484 = 14,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358x = 14,484 × 14,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358x = 209,786,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,786,256/10,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.55

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