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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 15,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 15,508 is: 18,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 15,508 = 15,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/15,508 = 15,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 15,508 × 15,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 240,498,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,498,064/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.16

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