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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,658 and 15,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,658 and 15,466 is: 18,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658 : 15,466 = 15,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658/15,466 = 15,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658x = 15,466 × 15,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658x = 239,197,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,197,156/12,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.92

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