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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,364 and 13,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,364 and 13,928 is: 18,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364 : 13,928 = 13,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364/13,928 = 13,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364x = 13,928 × 13,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364x = 193,989,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,989,184/10,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.60

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