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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,560 and 15,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,560 and 15,888 is: 20,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560 : 15,888 = 15,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560/15,888 = 15,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560x = 15,888 × 15,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560x = 252,428,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,428,544/12,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.81

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