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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,158 and 15,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,158 and 15,078 is: 17,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158 : 15,078 = 15,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158/15,078 = 15,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158x = 15,078 × 15,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158x = 227,346,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,346,084/13,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,278.16

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