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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,092 and 14,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,092 and 14,212 is: 15,427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,092 : 14,212 = 14,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,092/14,212 = 14,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,092x = 14,212 × 14,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,092x = 201,980,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,980,944/13,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.81

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