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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,530 and 15,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,530 and 15,042 is: 16,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,530 : 15,042 = 15,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,530/15,042 = 15,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,530x = 15,042 × 15,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,530x = 226,261,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,261,764/13,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.97

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