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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,168 and 14,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,168 and 14,292 is: 16,786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168 : 14,292 = 14,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168/14,292 = 14,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168x = 14,292 × 14,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168x = 204,261,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,261,264/12,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.76

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