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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,133 and 12,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,133 and 12,510 is: 19,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133 : 12,510 = 12,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133/12,510 = 12,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133x = 12,510 × 12,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133x = 156,500,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,500,100/8,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.60

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