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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,256 and 16,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,256 and 16,688 is: 22,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256 : 16,688 = 16,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256/16,688 = 16,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256x = 16,688 × 16,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256x = 278,489,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,489,344/12,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.69

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