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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,296 and 14,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,296 and 14,952 is: 18,181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296 : 14,952 = 14,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296/14,952 = 14,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296x = 14,952 × 14,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296x = 223,562,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,562,304/12,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.71

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