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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,258 and 14,256.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,258 and 14,256.84 is: 16,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,258 : 14,256.84 = 14,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,258/14,256.84 = 14,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,258x = 14,256.84 × 14,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,258x = 203,257,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,257,593.71/12,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.63

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