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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,296 and 14,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,296 and 14,376 is: 15,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296 : 14,376 = 14,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296/14,376 = 14,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296x = 14,376 × 14,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296x = 206,669,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,669,376/13,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.73

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