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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,612 and 14,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,612 and 14,772 is: 17,301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612 : 14,772 = 14,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612/14,772 = 14,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612x = 14,772 × 14,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612x = 218,211,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,211,984/12,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,301.93

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