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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,396 and 14,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,396 and 14,364 is: 16,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396 : 14,364 = 14,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396/14,364 = 14,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396x = 14,364 × 14,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396x = 206,324,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,324,496/12,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.44

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