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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,362 and 15,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,362 and 15,663 is: 19,845.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362 : 15,663 = 15,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362/15,663 = 15,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362x = 15,663 × 15,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362x = 245,329,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,329,569/12,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.46

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