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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,035 and 12,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,035 and 12,572 is: 19,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035 : 12,572 = 12,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035/12,572 = 12,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035x = 12,572 × 12,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035x = 158,055,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,055,184/8,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.84

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