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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,126 and 12,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,126 and 12,185 is: 18,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126 : 12,185 = 12,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126/12,185 = 12,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126x = 12,185 × 12,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126x = 148,474,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,474,225/8,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.50

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