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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,922 and 14,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,922 and 14,700 is: 19,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,922 : 14,700 = 14,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,922/14,700 = 14,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,922x = 14,700 × 14,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,922x = 216,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,090,000/10,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.84

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