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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,376 and 14,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,376 and 14,268 is: 19,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376 : 14,268 = 14,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376/14,268 = 14,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376x = 14,268 × 14,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376x = 203,575,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,575,824/10,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.88

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