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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,964 and 14,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,964 and 14,798 is: 19,972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964 : 14,798 = 14,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964/14,798 = 14,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964x = 14,798 × 14,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964x = 218,980,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,980,804/10,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.71

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