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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,944 and 14,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,944 and 14,598 is: 19,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,944 : 14,598 = 14,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,944/14,598 = 14,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,944x = 14,598 × 14,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,944x = 213,101,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,101,604/10,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,472.00

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