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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,158 and 14,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,158 and 14,262 is: 15,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158 : 14,262 = 14,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158/14,262 = 14,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158x = 14,262 × 14,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158x = 203,404,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,404,644/13,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.63

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