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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,364 and 14,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,364 and 14,564 is: 15,871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364 : 14,564 = 14,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364/14,564 = 14,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364x = 14,564 × 14,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364x = 212,110,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,110,096/13,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.75

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