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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,972 and 14,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,972 and 14,880 is: 17,068.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,972 : 14,880 = 14,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,972/14,880 = 14,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,972x = 14,880 × 14,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,972x = 221,414,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,414,400/12,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,068.64

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