Finding the Third Proportional to 8,192 and 12,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,192 and 12,288 is: 18,432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,192 : 12,288 = 12,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,192/12,288 = 12,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,192x = 12,288 × 12,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,192x = 150,994,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,994,944/8,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,432
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