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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,032 and 14,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,032 and 14,312 is: 15,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032 : 14,312 = 14,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032/14,312 = 14,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032x = 14,312 × 14,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032x = 204,833,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,833,344/13,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,717.72

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