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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,965 and 14,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,965 and 14,882 is: 17,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965 : 14,882 = 14,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965/14,882 = 14,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965x = 14,882 × 14,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965x = 221,473,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,473,924/12,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.45

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