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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,728 and 15,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,728 and 15,664 is: 17,873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,728 : 15,664 = 15,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,728/15,664 = 15,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,728x = 15,664 × 15,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,728x = 245,360,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,360,896/13,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.03

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