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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,755 and 14,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,755 and 14,451 is: 19,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755 : 14,451 = 14,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755/14,451 = 14,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755x = 14,451 × 14,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755x = 208,831,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,831,401/10,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.15

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