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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,546 and 15,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,546 and 15,788 is: 17,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,546 : 15,788 = 15,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,546/15,788 = 15,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,546x = 15,788 × 15,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,546x = 249,260,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,260,944/14,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.05

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