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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,562 and 15,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,562 and 15,891 is: 20,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562 : 15,891 = 15,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562/15,891 = 15,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562x = 15,891 × 15,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562x = 252,523,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,523,881/12,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,102.20

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