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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,206 and 15,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,206 and 15,812 is: 20,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206 : 15,812 = 15,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206/15,812 = 15,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206x = 15,812 × 15,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206x = 250,019,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,019,344/12,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,483.32

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