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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,932 and 14,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,932 and 14,710 is: 19,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932 : 14,710 = 14,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932/14,710 = 14,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932x = 14,710 × 14,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932x = 216,384,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,384,100/10,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.64

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