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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,946 and 14,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,946 and 14,050 is: 15,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,946 : 14,050 = 14,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,946/14,050 = 14,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,946x = 14,050 × 14,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,946x = 197,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,402,500/12,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.15

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