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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,908 and 15,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,908 and 15,060 is: 16,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908 : 15,060 = 15,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908/15,060 = 15,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908x = 15,060 × 15,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908x = 226,803,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,803,600/13,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,307.42

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