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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,472 and 14,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,472 and 14,880 is: 16,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,472 : 14,880 = 14,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,472/14,880 = 14,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,472x = 14,880 × 14,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,472x = 221,414,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,414,400/13,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,435.15

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