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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,186 and 12,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,186 and 12,806 is: 20,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186 : 12,806 = 12,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186/12,806 = 12,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186x = 12,806 × 12,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186x = 163,993,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,993,636/8,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.43

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