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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,605 and 14,542.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,605 and 14,542.50 is: 15,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605 : 14,542.50 = 14,542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605/14,542.50 = 14,542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605x = 14,542.50 × 14,542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605x = 211,484,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,484,306.25/13,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.60

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