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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.92 and 14.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.92 and 14.75 is: 16.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 14.75 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/14.75 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 14.75 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.65/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.85

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