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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,156 and 12,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,156 and 12,203 is: 18,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156 : 12,203 = 12,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156/12,203 = 12,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156x = 12,203 × 12,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156x = 148,913,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,913,209/8,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.12

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