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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,976 and 14,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,976 and 14,218 is: 15,578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976 : 14,218 = 14,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976/14,218 = 14,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976x = 14,218 × 14,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976x = 202,151,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,151,524/12,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.88

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