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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,088.94 and 15,319.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,088.94 and 15,319.13 is: 16,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,088.94 : 15,319.13 = 15,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,088.94/15,319.13 = 15,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,088.94x = 15,319.13 × 15,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,088.94x = 234,675,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,675,590.77/14,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.73

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