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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,140 and 15,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,140 and 15,588 is: 18,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140 : 15,588 = 15,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140/15,588 = 15,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140x = 15,588 × 15,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140x = 242,985,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,985,744/13,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.07

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