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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,366 and 14,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,366 and 14,108 is: 19,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366 : 14,108 = 14,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366/14,108 = 14,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366x = 14,108 × 14,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366x = 199,035,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,035,664/10,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.82

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