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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,792 and 14,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,792 and 14,401 is: 19,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792 : 14,401 = 14,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792/14,401 = 14,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792x = 14,401 × 14,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792x = 207,388,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,388,801/10,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.90

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