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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,896 and 17,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,896 and 17,312 is: 23,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,896 : 17,312 = 17,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,896/17,312 = 17,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,896x = 17,312 × 17,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,896x = 299,705,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,705,344/12,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.18

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