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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,536 and 15,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,536 and 15,040 is: 16,711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,536 : 15,040 = 15,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,536/15,040 = 15,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,536x = 15,040 × 15,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,536x = 226,201,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,201,600/13,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.11

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