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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,094 and 12,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,094 and 12,543 is: 19,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094 : 12,543 = 12,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094/12,543 = 12,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094x = 12,543 × 12,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094x = 157,326,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326,849/8,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.47

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