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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,468 and 14,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,468 and 14,876 is: 16,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,468 : 14,876 = 14,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,468/14,876 = 14,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,468x = 14,876 × 14,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,468x = 221,295,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,295,376/13,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,431.20

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