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