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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,112 and 12,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,112 and 12,950 is: 20,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112 : 12,950 = 12,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112/12,950 = 12,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112x = 12,950 × 12,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112x = 167,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,702,500/8,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.39

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