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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,846 and 14,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,846 and 14,086 is: 15,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,846 : 14,086 = 14,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,846/14,086 = 14,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,846x = 14,086 × 14,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,846x = 198,415,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,415,396/12,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.69

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