Finding the Third Proportional to 12,992 and 14,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,992 and 14,864 is: 17,005.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,992 : 14,864 = 14,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,992/14,864 = 14,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,992x = 14,864 × 14,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,992x = 220,938,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,938,496/12,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,005.73
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