Finding the Third Proportional to 12,908 and 14,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,908 and 14,252 is: 15,735.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,908 : 14,252 = 14,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,908/14,252 = 14,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,908x = 14,252 × 14,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,908x = 203,119,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,119,504/12,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,735.94
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