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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,134 and 12,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,134 and 12,619 is: 19,576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134 : 12,619 = 12,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134/12,619 = 12,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134x = 12,619 × 12,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134x = 159,239,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,239,161/8,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.98

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