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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,552 and 8,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,552 and 8,187 is: 18,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552 : 8,187 = 8,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552/8,187 = 8,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552x = 8,187 × 8,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552x = 67,026,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,026,969/3,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.21

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