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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,864 and 14,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,864 and 14,700 is: 16,798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,864 : 14,700 = 14,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,864/14,700 = 14,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,864x = 14,700 × 14,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,864x = 216,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,090,000/12,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.04

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