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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,026 and 14,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,026 and 14,538 is: 16,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,026 : 14,538 = 14,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,026/14,538 = 14,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,026x = 14,538 × 14,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,026x = 211,353,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,353,444/13,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.51

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