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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,058 and 12,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,058 and 12,093 is: 18,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058 : 12,093 = 12,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058/12,093 = 12,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058x = 12,093 × 12,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058x = 146,240,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,240,649/8,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.50

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