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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,802 and 14,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,802 and 14,666 is: 15,584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,802 : 14,666 = 14,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,802/14,666 = 14,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,802x = 14,666 × 14,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,802x = 215,091,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,091,556/13,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.09

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