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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,441 and 17,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,441 and 17,712 is: 25,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441 : 17,712 = 17,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441/17,712 = 17,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441x = 17,712 × 17,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441x = 313,714,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,714,944/12,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.22

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