Finding the Third Proportional to 13,196 and 14,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,196 and 14,252 is: 15,392.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,196 : 14,252 = 14,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,196/14,252 = 14,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,196x = 14,252 × 14,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,196x = 203,119,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,119,504/13,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,392.51
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