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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,127 and 12,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,127 and 12,189 is: 18,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127 : 12,189 = 12,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127/12,189 = 12,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127x = 12,189 × 12,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127x = 148,571,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,571,721/8,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.25

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