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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,744 and 14,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,744 and 14,600 is: 16,726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744 : 14,600 = 14,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744/14,600 = 14,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744x = 14,600 × 14,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744x = 213,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,160,000/12,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,726.30

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