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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,568 and 14,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,568 and 14,864 is: 16,283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,568 : 14,864 = 14,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,568/14,864 = 14,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,568x = 14,864 × 14,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,568x = 220,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,938,496/13,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.79

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