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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,704 and 15,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,704 and 15,640 is: 17,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,704 : 15,640 = 15,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,704/15,640 = 15,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,704x = 15,640 × 15,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,704x = 244,609,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,609,600/13,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,849.50

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