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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,228 and 16,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,228 and 16,036 is: 19,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228 : 16,036 = 16,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228/16,036 = 16,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228x = 16,036 × 16,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228x = 257,153,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,153,296/13,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.07

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