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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,730 and 14,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,730 and 14,458 is: 16,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,730 : 14,458 = 14,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,730/14,458 = 14,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,730x = 14,458 × 14,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,730x = 209,033,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,033,764/12,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.56

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