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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,664 and 15,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,664 and 15,680 is: 17,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664 : 15,680 = 15,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664/15,680 = 15,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664x = 15,680 × 15,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664x = 245,862,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,862,400/13,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.44

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