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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,091 and 12,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,091 and 12,867 is: 20,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091 : 12,867 = 12,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091/12,867 = 12,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091x = 12,867 × 12,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091x = 165,559,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,559,689/8,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.20

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