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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,094 and 12,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,094 and 12,654 is: 19,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094 : 12,654 = 12,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094/12,654 = 12,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094x = 12,654 × 12,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094x = 160,123,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,123,716/8,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.01

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