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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,106 and 12,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,106 and 12,114 is: 18,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106 : 12,114 = 12,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106/12,114 = 12,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106x = 12,114 × 12,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106x = 146,748,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,748,996/8,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.75

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