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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,757 and 14,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,757 and 14,268 is: 17,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,757 : 14,268 = 14,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,757/14,268 = 14,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,757x = 14,268 × 14,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,757x = 203,575,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,575,824/11,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.29

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