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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,534 and 14,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,534 and 14,135 is: 18,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534 : 14,135 = 14,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534/14,135 = 14,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534x = 14,135 × 14,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534x = 199,798,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,798,225/10,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.99

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