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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,136 and 12,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,136 and 12,248 is: 18,438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136 : 12,248 = 12,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136/12,248 = 12,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136x = 12,248 × 12,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136x = 150,013,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,013,504/8,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.24

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