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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,108 and 12,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,108 and 12,152 is: 18,213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108 : 12,152 = 12,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108/12,152 = 12,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108x = 12,152 × 12,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108x = 147,671,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,671,104/8,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.01

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