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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,284 and 15,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,284 and 15,036 is: 17,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284 : 15,036 = 15,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284/15,036 = 15,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284x = 15,036 × 15,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284x = 226,081,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,081,296/13,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,019.07

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