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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,217 and 12,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,217 and 12,645 is: 19,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217 : 12,645 = 12,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217/12,645 = 12,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217x = 12,645 × 12,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217x = 159,896,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,896,025/8,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.17

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