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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,312 and 15,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,312 and 15,104 is: 17,137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312 : 15,104 = 15,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312/15,104 = 15,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312x = 15,104 × 15,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312x = 228,130,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,130,816/13,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,137.23

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