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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,993 and 14,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,993 and 14,343 is: 15,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,993 : 14,343 = 14,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,993/14,343 = 14,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,993x = 14,343 × 14,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,993x = 205,721,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,721,649/12,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,833.27

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