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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,520 and 15,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,520 and 15,032 is: 16,713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,520 : 15,032 = 15,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,520/15,032 = 15,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,520x = 15,032 × 15,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,520x = 225,961,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,961,024/13,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.09

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