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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,436 and 14,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,436 and 14,636 is: 15,943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436 : 14,636 = 14,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436/14,636 = 14,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436x = 14,636 × 14,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436x = 214,212,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,212,496/13,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.17

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