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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,430 and 14,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,430 and 14,925 is: 21,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430 : 14,925 = 14,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430/14,925 = 14,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430x = 14,925 × 14,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430x = 222,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,755,625/10,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.20

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