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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,539 and 14,835

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,539 and 14,835 is: 16,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,539 : 14,835 = 14,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,539/14,835 = 14,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,539x = 14,835 × 14,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,539x = 220,077,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077,225/13,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.06

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