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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,936 and 14,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,936 and 14,040 is: 15,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936 : 14,040 = 14,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936/14,040 = 14,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936x = 14,040 × 14,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936x = 197,121,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,121,600/12,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.22

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