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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,896 and 14,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,896 and 14,752 is: 16,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,896 : 14,752 = 14,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,896/14,752 = 14,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,896x = 14,752 × 14,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,896x = 217,621,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,621,504/12,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.12

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