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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,054 and 17,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,054 and 17,214 is: 24,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054 : 17,214 = 17,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054/17,214 = 17,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054x = 17,214 × 17,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054x = 296,321,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,321,796/12,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.86

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