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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,392.75 and 14,199.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,392.75 and 14,199.75 is: 19,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.75 : 14,199.75 = 14,199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.75/14,199.75 = 14,199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.75x = 14,199.75 × 14,199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.75x = 201,632,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,632,900.06/10,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.30

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