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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,764 and 14,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,764 and 14,400 is: 19,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764 : 14,400 = 14,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764/14,400 = 14,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764x = 14,400 × 14,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764x = 207,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,360,000/10,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.21

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