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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,866 and 14,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,866 and 14,583 is: 19,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866 : 14,583 = 14,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866/14,583 = 14,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866x = 14,583 × 14,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866x = 212,663,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,663,889/10,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.50

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