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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,390 and 14,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,390 and 14,633 is: 20,608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390 : 14,633 = 14,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390/14,633 = 14,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390x = 14,633 × 14,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390x = 214,124,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,124,689/10,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.73

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