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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,052 and 15,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,052 and 15,828 is: 20,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052 : 15,828 = 15,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052/15,828 = 15,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052x = 15,828 × 15,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052x = 250,525,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,525,584/12,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.05

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