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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,075 and 14,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,075 and 14,748 is: 18,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075 : 14,748 = 14,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075/14,748 = 14,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075x = 14,748 × 14,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075x = 217,503,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,503,504/12,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.71

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