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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,684 and 14,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,684 and 14,788 is: 15,981.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,684 : 14,788 = 14,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,684/14,788 = 14,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,684x = 14,788 × 14,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,684x = 218,684,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,684,944/13,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.07

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