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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,494 and 14,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,494 and 14,574 is: 15,740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,494 : 14,574 = 14,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,494/14,574 = 14,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,494x = 14,574 × 14,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,494x = 212,401,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,401,476/13,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.44

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