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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,162 and 14,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,162 and 14,602 is: 16,199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162 : 14,602 = 14,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162/14,602 = 14,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162x = 14,602 × 14,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162x = 213,218,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,218,404/13,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.54

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