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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,458 and 20,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,458 and 20,763 is: 34,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,458 : 20,763 = 20,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,458/20,763 = 20,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,458x = 20,763 × 20,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,458x = 431,102,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,102,169/12,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,604.44

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