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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,848 and 16,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,848 and 16,836 is: 20,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848 : 16,836 = 16,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848/16,836 = 16,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848x = 16,836 × 16,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848x = 283,450,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,450,896/13,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.72

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