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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,010 and 15,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,010 and 15,252 is: 16,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010 : 15,252 = 15,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010/15,252 = 15,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010x = 15,252 × 15,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010x = 232,623,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,623,504/14,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.10

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