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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,140 and 14,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,140 and 14,948 is: 17,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140 : 14,948 = 14,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140/14,948 = 14,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140x = 14,948 × 14,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140x = 223,442,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,442,704/13,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.77

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