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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,568 and 15,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,568 and 15,948 is: 20,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,568 : 15,948 = 15,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,568/15,948 = 15,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,568x = 15,948 × 15,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,568x = 254,338,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,338,704/12,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.01

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