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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,800 and 14,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,800 and 14,664 is: 15,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,800 : 14,664 = 14,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,800/14,664 = 14,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,800x = 14,664 × 14,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,800x = 215,032,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,032,896/13,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,582.09

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