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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,023 and 14,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,023 and 14,238 is: 15,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,023 : 14,238 = 14,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,023/14,238 = 14,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,023x = 14,238 × 14,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,023x = 202,720,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,720,644/13,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.36

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