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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,312 and 14,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,312 and 14,568 is: 17,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312 : 14,568 = 14,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312/14,568 = 14,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312x = 14,568 × 14,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312x = 212,226,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,226,624/12,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,237.38

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