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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,108 and 14,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,108 and 14,440 is: 15,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,108 : 14,440 = 14,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,108/14,440 = 14,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,108x = 14,440 × 14,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,108x = 208,513,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,513,600/13,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,907.35

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