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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,142 and 15,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,142 and 15,438 is: 16,852.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,142 : 15,438 = 15,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,142/15,438 = 15,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,142x = 15,438 × 15,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,142x = 238,331,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,331,844/14,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.77

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