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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,184 and 14,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,184 and 14,272 is: 15,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,184 : 14,272 = 14,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,184/14,272 = 14,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,184x = 14,272 × 14,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,184x = 203,689,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,689,984/13,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.79

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