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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,656 and 14,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,656 and 14,760 is: 15,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,656 : 14,760 = 14,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,656/14,760 = 14,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,656x = 14,760 × 14,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,656x = 217,857,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,857,600/13,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,953.25

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