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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,196 : 14,252 = 14,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,196/14,252 = 14,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,196x = 14,252 × 14,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,196x = 203,119,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,119,504/13,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.51

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