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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,955 and 21,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,955 and 21,207 is: 34,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955 : 21,207 = 21,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955/21,207 = 21,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955x = 21,207 × 21,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955x = 449,736,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,736,849/12,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,715.31

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