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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,703 and 14,201.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,703 and 14,201.50 is: 18,843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703 : 14,201.50 = 14,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703/14,201.50 = 14,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703x = 14,201.50 × 14,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703x = 201,682,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,682,602.25/10,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.56

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