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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,204 and 12,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,204 and 12,716 is: 14,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204 : 12,716 = 12,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204/12,716 = 12,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204x = 12,716 × 12,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204x = 161,696,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,696,656/11,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.05

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