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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,594 and 14,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,594 and 14,058 is: 18,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,594 : 14,058 = 14,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,594/14,058 = 14,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,594x = 14,058 × 14,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,594x = 197,627,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,627,364/10,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.65

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