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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,718 and 14,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,718 and 14,572 is: 16,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,718 : 14,572 = 14,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,718/14,572 = 14,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,718x = 14,572 × 14,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,718x = 212,343,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,343,184/12,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.27

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