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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,404 and 15,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,404 and 15,348 is: 17,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404 : 15,348 = 15,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404/15,348 = 15,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404x = 15,348 × 15,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404x = 235,561,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,561,104/13,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.94

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