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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,118 and 12,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,118 and 12,265 is: 18,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118 : 12,265 = 12,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118/12,265 = 12,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118x = 12,265 × 12,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118x = 150,430,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,430,225/8,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.45

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