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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,869 and 14,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,869 and 14,795 is: 17,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869 : 14,795 = 14,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869/14,795 = 14,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869x = 14,795 × 14,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869x = 218,892,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,892,025/12,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.25

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