Finding the Third Proportional to 12,246 and 14,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,246 and 14,406 is: 16,946.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,246 : 14,406 = 14,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,246/14,406 = 14,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,246x = 14,406 × 14,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,246x = 207,532,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,532,836/12,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,946.99
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