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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,968 and 14,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,968 and 14,984 is: 17,313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968 : 14,984 = 14,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968/14,984 = 14,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968x = 14,984 × 14,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968x = 224,520,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,520,256/12,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,313.41

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