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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,314 and 16,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,314 and 16,743 is: 22,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314 : 16,743 = 16,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314/16,743 = 16,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314x = 16,743 × 16,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314x = 280,328,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,328,049/12,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.99

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