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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,026 and 15,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,026 and 15,268 is: 16,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026 : 15,268 = 15,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026/15,268 = 15,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026x = 15,268 × 15,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026x = 233,111,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,111,824/14,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.98

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