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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,904 and 15,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,904 and 15,848 is: 19,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904 : 15,848 = 15,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904/15,848 = 15,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904x = 15,848 × 15,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904x = 251,159,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,159,104/12,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.66

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