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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,698 and 14,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,698 and 14,562 is: 15,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,698 : 14,562 = 14,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,698/14,562 = 14,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,698x = 14,562 × 14,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,698x = 212,051,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,051,844/13,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.50

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