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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,580 and 15,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,580 and 15,092 is: 16,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,580 : 15,092 = 15,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,580/15,092 = 15,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,580x = 15,092 × 15,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,580x = 227,768,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,768,464/13,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.35

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