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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,096 and 15,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,096 and 15,952 is: 21,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096 : 15,952 = 15,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096/15,952 = 15,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096x = 15,952 × 15,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096x = 254,466,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,466,304/12,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.23

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