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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,274 and 14,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,274 and 14,434 is: 16,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,274 : 14,434 = 14,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,274/14,434 = 14,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,274x = 14,434 × 14,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,274x = 208,340,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,340,356/12,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.12

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