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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,714 and 18,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,714 and 18,414 is: 26,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714 : 18,414 = 18,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714/18,414 = 18,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714x = 18,414 × 18,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714x = 339,075,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,075,396/12,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.45

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