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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,940 and 13,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,940 and 13,164 is: 14,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,940 : 13,164 = 13,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,940/13,164 = 13,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,940x = 13,164 × 13,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,940x = 173,290,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,290,896/11,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.48

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