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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,064 and 14,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,064 and 14,408 is: 15,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064 : 14,408 = 14,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064/14,408 = 14,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064x = 14,408 × 14,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064x = 207,590,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,590,464/13,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,890.27

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