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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,764 and 16,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,764 and 16,788 is: 20,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764 : 16,788 = 16,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764/16,788 = 16,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764x = 16,788 × 16,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764x = 281,836,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,836,944/13,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.38

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