Finding the Third Proportional to 8,192 and 12,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,192 and 12,754 is: 19,856.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,192 : 12,754 = 12,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,192/12,754 = 12,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,192x = 12,754 × 12,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,192x = 162,664,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,664,516/8,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,856.51
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