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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,053 and 15,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,053 and 15,995 is: 21,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053 : 15,995 = 15,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053/15,995 = 15,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053x = 15,995 × 15,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053x = 255,840,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,840,025/12,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.25

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