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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,512 and 15,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,512 and 15,852 is: 20,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512 : 15,852 = 15,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512/15,852 = 15,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512x = 15,852 × 15,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512x = 251,285,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,285,904/12,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.59

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