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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,823 and 15,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,823 and 15,551 is: 17,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,823 : 15,551 = 15,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,823/15,551 = 15,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,823x = 15,551 × 15,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,823x = 241,833,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,833,601/13,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.02

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