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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,360 and 14,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,360 and 14,804 is: 21,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360 : 14,804 = 14,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360/14,804 = 14,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360x = 14,804 × 14,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360x = 219,158,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,158,416/10,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.29

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