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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,554.69 and 15,891.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,554.69 and 15,891.19 is: 17,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.69 : 15,891.19 = 15,891.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.69/15,891.19 = 15,891.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.69x = 15,891.19 × 15,891.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.69x = 252,529,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,529,840.16/14,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.41

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