Finding the Third Proportional to 8,212 and 12,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,212 and 12,737 is: 19,755.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,212 : 12,737 = 12,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,212/12,737 = 12,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,212x = 12,737 × 12,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,212x = 162,231,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,231,169/8,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,755.38
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