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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,758 and 14,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,758 and 14,612 is: 16,735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,758 : 14,612 = 14,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,758/14,612 = 14,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,758x = 14,612 × 14,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,758x = 213,510,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,510,544/12,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.42

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