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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,346 and 14,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,346 and 14,570 is: 15,906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,346 : 14,570 = 14,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,346/14,570 = 14,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,346x = 14,570 × 14,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,346x = 212,284,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,284,900/13,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.26

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