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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,762 and 14,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,762 and 14,526 is: 16,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762 : 14,526 = 14,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762/14,526 = 14,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762x = 14,526 × 14,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762x = 211,004,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,004,676/12,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.83

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