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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,066 and 15,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,066 and 15,551 is: 17,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,066 : 15,551 = 15,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,066/15,551 = 15,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,066x = 15,551 × 15,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,066x = 241,833,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,833,601/14,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.78

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