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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,148 and 14,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,148 and 14,428 is: 15,832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148 : 14,428 = 14,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148/14,428 = 14,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148x = 14,428 × 14,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148x = 208,167,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,167,184/13,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.61

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