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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,676.50 and 14,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,676.50 and 14,985 is: 17,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.50 : 14,985 = 14,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.50/14,985 = 14,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.50x = 14,985 × 14,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.50x = 224,550,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,550,225/12,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,713.90

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