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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,188 and 14,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,188 and 14,852 is: 16,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188 : 14,852 = 14,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188/14,852 = 14,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188x = 14,852 × 14,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188x = 220,581,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,581,904/13,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.96

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