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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,656 and 16,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,656 and 16,952 is: 22,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,656 : 16,952 = 16,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,656/16,952 = 16,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,656x = 16,952 × 16,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,656x = 287,370,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,370,304/12,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.25

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