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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,012 and 14,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,012 and 14,890 is: 27,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012 : 14,890 = 14,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012/14,890 = 14,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012x = 14,890 × 14,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012x = 221,712,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,712,100/8,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,672.50

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