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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,093 and 12,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,093 and 12,560 is: 19,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093 : 12,560 = 12,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093/12,560 = 12,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093x = 12,560 × 12,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093x = 157,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,753,600/8,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.60

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