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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,107 and 14,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,107 and 14,187 is: 15,355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,107 : 14,187 = 14,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,107/14,187 = 14,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,107x = 14,187 × 14,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,107x = 201,270,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,270,969/13,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.99

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