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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,768 and 14,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,768 and 14,545 is: 19,646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768 : 14,545 = 14,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768/14,545 = 14,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768x = 14,545 × 14,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768x = 211,557,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,557,025/10,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.83

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