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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,992 and 12,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,992 and 12,960 is: 15,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992 : 12,960 = 12,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992/12,960 = 12,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992x = 12,960 × 12,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992x = 167,961,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,961,600/10,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.35

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