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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,370 and 15,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,370 and 15,314 is: 17,540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,370 : 15,314 = 15,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,370/15,314 = 15,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,370x = 15,314 × 15,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,370x = 234,518,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,518,596/13,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.66

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