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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,808 and 15,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,808 and 15,344 is: 17,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,808 : 15,344 = 15,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,808/15,344 = 15,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,808x = 15,344 × 15,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,808x = 235,438,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,438,336/13,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.86

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