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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,406 and 16,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,406 and 16,859 is: 22,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406 : 16,859 = 16,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406/16,859 = 16,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406x = 16,859 × 16,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406x = 284,225,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,225,881/12,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.36

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