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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,807 and 14,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,807 and 14,823 is: 20,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807 : 14,823 = 14,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807/14,823 = 14,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807x = 14,823 × 14,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807x = 219,721,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,721,329/10,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.39

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