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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,051 and 12,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,051 and 12,725 is: 20,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051 : 12,725 = 12,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051/12,725 = 12,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051x = 12,725 × 12,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051x = 161,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,925,625/8,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.49

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