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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,071 and 14,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,071 and 14,259 is: 15,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,071 : 14,259 = 14,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,071/14,259 = 14,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,071x = 14,259 × 14,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,071x = 203,319,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,319,081/13,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.98

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