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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,004 and 14,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,004 and 14,092 is: 15,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,004 : 14,092 = 14,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,004/14,092 = 14,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,004x = 14,092 × 14,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,004x = 198,584,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,584,464/13,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.03

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