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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,912 and 14,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,912 and 14,626 is: 19,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912 : 14,626 = 14,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912/14,626 = 14,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912x = 14,626 × 14,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912x = 213,919,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,919,876/10,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.09

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