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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,193 and 12,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,193 and 12,297 is: 18,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193 : 12,297 = 12,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193/12,297 = 12,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193x = 12,297 × 12,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193x = 151,216,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,216,209/8,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.76

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