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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,016 and 14,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,016 and 14,104 is: 15,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,016 : 14,104 = 14,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,016/14,104 = 14,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,016x = 14,104 × 14,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,016x = 198,922,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,922,816/13,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.95

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