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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,188 and 14,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,188 and 14,244 is: 15,384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188 : 14,244 = 14,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188/14,244 = 14,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188x = 14,244 × 14,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188x = 202,891,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,891,536/13,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.56

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