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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,960 and 16,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,960 and 16,848 is: 21,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960 : 16,848 = 16,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960/16,848 = 16,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960x = 16,848 × 16,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960x = 283,855,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,855,104/12,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.40

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