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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,757 and 14,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,757 and 14,359 is: 19,167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757 : 14,359 = 14,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757/14,359 = 14,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757x = 14,359 × 14,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757x = 206,180,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,180,881/10,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.14

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