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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,756 and 15,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,756 and 15,484 is: 17,429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,756 : 15,484 = 15,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,756/15,484 = 15,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,756x = 15,484 × 15,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,756x = 239,754,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,754,256/13,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,429.07

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