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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,266 and 16,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,266 and 16,668 is: 22,649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266 : 16,668 = 16,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266/16,668 = 16,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266x = 16,668 × 16,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266x = 277,822,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,822,224/12,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,649.78

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