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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,566 and 14,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,566 and 14,773 is: 20,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566 : 14,773 = 14,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566/14,773 = 14,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566x = 14,773 × 14,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566x = 218,241,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,241,529/10,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.08

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