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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,996 and 14,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,996 and 14,722 is: 19,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996 : 14,722 = 14,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996/14,722 = 14,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996x = 14,722 × 14,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996x = 216,737,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,737,284/10,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.56

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