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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,112 and 15,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,112 and 15,408 is: 16,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112 : 15,408 = 15,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112/15,408 = 15,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112x = 15,408 × 15,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112x = 237,406,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,406,464/14,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.02

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