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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,624 and 14,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,624 and 14,920 is: 16,339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624 : 14,920 = 14,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624/14,920 = 14,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624x = 14,920 × 14,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624x = 222,606,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,606,400/13,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,339.28

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