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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,080 and 15,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,080 and 15,960 is: 19,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,080 : 15,960 = 15,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,080/15,960 = 15,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,080x = 15,960 × 15,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,080x = 254,721,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,721,600/13,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,474.13

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