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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,512 and 15,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,512 and 15,944 is: 18,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512 : 15,944 = 15,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512/15,944 = 15,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512x = 15,944 × 15,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512x = 254,211,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,211,136/13,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.73

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