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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,044 and 14,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,044 and 14,988 is: 17,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044 : 14,988 = 14,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044/14,988 = 14,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044x = 14,988 × 14,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044x = 224,640,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,640,144/13,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.72

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