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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,169 and 12,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,169 and 12,222 is: 18,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169 : 12,222 = 12,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169/12,222 = 12,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169x = 12,222 × 12,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169x = 149,377,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,377,284/8,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.87

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