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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,035 and 14,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,035 and 14,367 is: 15,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035 : 14,367 = 14,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035/14,367 = 14,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035x = 14,367 × 14,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035x = 206,410,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410,689/13,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.11

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