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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,218 and 14,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,218 and 14,730 is: 16,414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218 : 14,730 = 14,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218/14,730 = 14,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218x = 14,730 × 14,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218x = 216,972,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,972,900/13,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,414.96

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