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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,498 and 14,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,498 and 14,844 is: 20,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498 : 14,844 = 14,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498/14,844 = 14,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498x = 14,844 × 14,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498x = 220,344,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,344,336/10,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,989.17

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