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Finding the Third Proportional to 12 and 16

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Solution

The third proportional to 12 and 16 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12 : 16 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12/16 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12x = 16 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12x = 256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256/12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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