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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,412 and 15,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,412 and 15,708 is: 17,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412 : 15,708 = 15,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412/15,708 = 15,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412x = 15,708 × 15,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412x = 246,741,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,741,264/14,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,120.54

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