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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,962 and 14,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,962 and 14,176 is: 16,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962 : 14,176 = 14,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962/14,176 = 14,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962x = 14,176 × 14,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962x = 200,958,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,958,976/11,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.78

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