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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,463.63 and 14,635.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,463.63 and 14,635.13 is: 20,469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.63 : 14,635.13 = 14,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.63/14,635.13 = 14,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.63x = 14,635.13 × 14,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.63x = 214,186,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,186,883.77/10,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.66

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