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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,112 and 12,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,112 and 12,414 is: 16,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112 : 12,414 = 12,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112/12,414 = 12,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112x = 12,414 × 12,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112x = 154,107,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,107,396/9,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.58

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