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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,762 and 17,037

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,762 and 17,037 is: 22,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762 : 17,037 = 17,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762/17,037 = 17,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762x = 17,037 × 17,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762x = 290,259,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,259,369/12,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.03

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