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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,396 and 15,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,396 and 15,188 is: 17,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,396 : 15,188 = 15,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,396/15,188 = 15,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,396x = 15,188 × 15,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,396x = 230,675,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,675,344/13,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,219.72

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