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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,172 and 12,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,172 and 12,259 is: 18,390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172 : 12,259 = 12,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172/12,259 = 12,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172x = 12,259 × 12,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172x = 150,283,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,283,081/8,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.00

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