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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,952 and 14,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,952 and 14,896 is: 17,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,952 : 14,896 = 14,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,952/14,896 = 14,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,952x = 14,896 × 14,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,952x = 221,890,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,890,816/12,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.78

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