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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,254 and 14,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,254 and 14,637 is: 16,164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254 : 14,637 = 14,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254/14,637 = 14,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254x = 14,637 × 14,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254x = 214,241,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,241,769/13,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.31

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