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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,830 and 15,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,830 and 15,612 is: 17,623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,830 : 15,612 = 15,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,830/15,612 = 15,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,830x = 15,612 × 15,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,830x = 243,734,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,734,544/13,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,623.61

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