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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,104 and 14,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,104 and 14,224 is: 15,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,104 : 14,224 = 14,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,104/14,224 = 14,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,104x = 14,224 × 14,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,104x = 202,322,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,322,176/13,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.73

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