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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,060 and 16,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,060 and 16,102 is: 21,498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060 : 16,102 = 16,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060/16,102 = 16,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060x = 16,102 × 16,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060x = 259,274,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,274,404/12,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.71

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