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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,042 and 14,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,042 and 14,254 is: 15,578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042 : 14,254 = 14,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042/14,254 = 14,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042x = 14,254 × 14,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042x = 203,176,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,176,516/13,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.63

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