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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,560 and 14,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,560 and 14,776 is: 20,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560 : 14,776 = 14,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560/14,776 = 14,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560x = 14,776 × 14,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560x = 218,330,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,330,176/10,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.21

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