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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,684 and 15,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,684 and 15,994 is: 20,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,684 : 15,994 = 15,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,684/15,994 = 15,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,684x = 15,994 × 15,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,684x = 255,808,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,808,036/12,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.77

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