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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,863 and 14,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,863 and 14,943 is: 16,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863 : 14,943 = 14,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863/14,943 = 14,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863x = 14,943 × 14,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863x = 223,293,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,293,249/13,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,107.14

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