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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,944 and 14,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,944 and 14,048 is: 15,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944 : 14,048 = 14,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944/14,048 = 14,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944x = 14,048 × 14,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944x = 197,346,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,346,304/12,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.16

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