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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,501 and 13,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,501 and 13,707 is: 15,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501 : 13,707 = 13,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501/13,707 = 13,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501x = 13,707 × 13,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501x = 187,881,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,881,849/12,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.35

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