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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,966 and 14,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,966 and 14,982 is: 17,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966 : 14,982 = 14,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966/14,982 = 14,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966x = 14,982 × 14,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966x = 224,460,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,460,324/12,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,311.45

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