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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,968 and 16,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,968 and 16,512 is: 19,519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968 : 16,512 = 16,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968/16,512 = 16,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968x = 16,512 × 16,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968x = 272,646,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,646,144/13,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.34

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