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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,544 and 14,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,544 and 14,304 is: 19,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544 : 14,304 = 14,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544/14,304 = 14,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544x = 14,304 × 14,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544x = 204,604,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,604,416/10,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.82

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