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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,094 and 14,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,094 and 14,174 is: 15,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094 : 14,174 = 14,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094/14,174 = 14,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094x = 14,174 × 14,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094x = 200,902,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,902,276/13,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.08

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