Finding the Third Proportional to 12,656 and 17,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,656 and 17,064 is: 23,007.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,656 : 17,064 = 17,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,656/17,064 = 17,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,656x = 17,064 × 17,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,656x = 291,180,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,180,096/12,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,007.28
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