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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,812 and 14,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,812 and 14,361 is: 19,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812 : 14,361 = 14,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812/14,361 = 14,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812x = 14,361 × 14,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812x = 206,238,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,238,321/10,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,074.95

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