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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,432 and 14,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,432 and 14,856 is: 16,430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,432 : 14,856 = 14,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,432/14,856 = 14,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,432x = 14,856 × 14,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,432x = 220,700,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,700,736/13,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.97

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