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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,752 and 14,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,752 and 14,574 is: 19,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752 : 14,574 = 14,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752/14,574 = 14,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752x = 14,574 × 14,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752x = 212,401,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,401,476/10,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.60

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