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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,386 and 14,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,386 and 14,706 is: 20,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386 : 14,706 = 14,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386/14,706 = 14,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386x = 14,706 × 14,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386x = 216,266,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,266,436/10,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.88

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