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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,742 and 17,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,742 and 17,209 is: 23,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,742 : 17,209 = 17,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,742/17,209 = 17,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,742x = 17,209 × 17,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,742x = 296,149,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,149,681/12,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.01

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