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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,040 and 15,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,040 and 15,980 is: 21,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040 : 15,980 = 15,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040/15,980 = 15,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040x = 15,980 × 15,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040x = 255,360,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,360,400/12,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.34

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