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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,671 and 14,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,671 and 14,115 is: 18,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671 : 14,115 = 14,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671/14,115 = 14,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671x = 14,115 × 14,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671x = 199,233,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,233,225/10,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.53

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