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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,036 and 14,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,036 and 14,212 is: 16,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036 : 14,212 = 14,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036/14,212 = 14,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036x = 14,212 × 14,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036x = 201,980,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,980,944/12,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.40

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