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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,090 and 14,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,090 and 14,170 is: 15,339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,090 : 14,170 = 14,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,090/14,170 = 14,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,090x = 14,170 × 14,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,090x = 200,788,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,788,900/13,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,339.11

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