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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,867 and 14,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,867 and 14,703 is: 16,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867 : 14,703 = 14,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867/14,703 = 14,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867x = 14,703 × 14,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867x = 216,178,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,178,209/12,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,800.98

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