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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,254 and 15,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,254 and 15,054 is: 17,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254 : 15,054 = 15,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254/15,054 = 15,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254x = 15,054 × 15,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254x = 226,622,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,622,916/13,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.45

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