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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,126 and 15,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,126 and 15,957 is: 20,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,126 : 15,957 = 15,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,126/15,957 = 15,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,126x = 15,957 × 15,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,126x = 254,625,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,625,849/12,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.34

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