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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,366 and 14,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,366 and 14,806 is: 16,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366 : 14,806 = 14,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366/14,806 = 14,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366x = 14,806 × 14,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366x = 219,217,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,217,636/13,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.14

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