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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,380 and 14,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,380 and 14,392 is: 19,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380 : 14,392 = 14,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380/14,392 = 14,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380x = 14,392 × 14,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380x = 207,129,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,129,664/10,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.69

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