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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,873 and 14,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,873 and 14,799 is: 17,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873 : 14,799 = 14,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873/14,799 = 14,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873x = 14,799 × 14,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873x = 219,010,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,010,401/12,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.16

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