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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,975 and 14,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,975 and 14,919 is: 17,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975 : 14,919 = 14,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975/14,919 = 14,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975x = 14,919 × 14,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975x = 222,576,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,576,561/12,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154.26

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