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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,020 and 15,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,020 and 15,262 is: 16,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,020 : 15,262 = 15,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,020/15,262 = 15,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,020x = 15,262 × 15,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,020x = 232,928,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,928,644/14,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.03

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