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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,264 and 15,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,264 and 15,704 is: 17,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264 : 15,704 = 15,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264/15,704 = 15,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264x = 15,704 × 15,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264x = 246,615,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,615,616/14,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.37

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