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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,812 and 14,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,812 and 14,258 is: 18,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812 : 14,258 = 14,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812/14,258 = 14,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812x = 14,258 × 14,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812x = 203,290,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,290,564/10,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.31

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