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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,854 and 17,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,854 and 17,097 is: 22,740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,854 : 17,097 = 17,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,854/17,097 = 17,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,854x = 17,097 × 17,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,854x = 292,307,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,307,409/12,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.58

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