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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,034 and 12,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,034 and 12,307 is: 18,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034 : 12,307 = 12,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034/12,307 = 12,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034x = 12,307 × 12,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034x = 151,462,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,462,249/8,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.66

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