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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,268 and 13,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,268 and 13,420 is: 14,680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268 : 13,420 = 13,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268/13,420 = 13,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268x = 13,420 × 13,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268x = 180,096,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,096,400/12,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.18

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