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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,060 and 15,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,060 and 15,690 is: 20,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060 : 15,690 = 15,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060/15,690 = 15,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060x = 15,690 × 15,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060x = 246,176,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,176,100/12,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.61

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