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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,462 and 20,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,462 and 20,769 is: 34,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462 : 20,769 = 20,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462/20,769 = 20,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462x = 20,769 × 20,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462x = 431,351,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,351,361/12,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,613.33

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