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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,628 and 14,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,628 and 14,588 is: 20,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628 : 14,588 = 14,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628/14,588 = 14,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628x = 14,588 × 14,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628x = 212,809,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,809,744/10,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.50

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