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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,492 and 15,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,492 and 15,004 is: 16,685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492 : 15,004 = 15,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492/15,004 = 15,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492x = 15,004 × 15,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492x = 225,120,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,120,016/13,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.44

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