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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,960 and 12,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,960 and 12,336 is: 21,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960 : 12,336 = 12,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960/12,336 = 12,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960x = 12,336 × 12,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960x = 152,176,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,176,896/6,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.50

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