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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,992 and 16,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,992 and 16,440 is: 19,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992 : 16,440 = 16,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992/16,440 = 16,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992x = 16,440 × 16,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992x = 270,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,273,600/13,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.30

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