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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,845 and 14,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,845 and 14,565 is: 19,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845 : 14,565 = 14,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845/14,565 = 14,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845x = 14,565 × 14,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845x = 212,139,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,139,225/10,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.02

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