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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,054 and 14,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,054 and 14,241 is: 16,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054 : 14,241 = 14,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054/14,241 = 14,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054x = 14,241 × 14,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054x = 202,806,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,806,081/12,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.80

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