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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,174 and 14,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,174 and 14,358 is: 16,933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174 : 14,358 = 14,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174/14,358 = 14,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174x = 14,358 × 14,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174x = 206,152,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,152,164/12,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.81

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