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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,688 and 14,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,688 and 14,912 is: 16,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,688 : 14,912 = 14,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,688/14,912 = 14,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,688x = 14,912 × 14,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,688x = 222,367,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,367,744/13,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.45

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