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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,236 and 14,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,236 and 14,676 is: 16,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,236 : 14,676 = 14,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,236/14,676 = 14,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,236x = 14,676 × 14,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,236x = 215,384,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,384,976/13,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.66

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