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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,360 and 14,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,360 and 14,812 is: 21,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360 : 14,812 = 14,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360/14,812 = 14,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360x = 14,812 × 14,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360x = 219,395,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,395,344/10,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.16

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