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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,160 and 14,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,160 and 14,264 is: 15,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160 : 14,264 = 14,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160/14,264 = 14,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160x = 14,264 × 14,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160x = 203,461,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,461,696/13,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.62

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