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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,432 and 14,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,432 and 14,888 is: 21,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432 : 14,888 = 14,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432/14,888 = 14,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432x = 14,888 × 14,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432x = 221,652,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,652,544/10,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.37

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